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S8 MTO

2011 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,781 mi
Last recorded166,781 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 MTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 166,781 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber coupling cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn - borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm - worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 160,212 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber damper on prop shaft slightly cracked. closest part to the diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounted suspension arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 152,780 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres nearing wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2024 152,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No discernible beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres nearing wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 144,042 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 144,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 132,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 120,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 115,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2 - 4 mm but worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,637 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,944 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 91,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,990 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,752 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 74,752 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,747 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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S8 MTO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 MTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S8 MTO is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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