2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AR61 BAD
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 140,812 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
AR61 BAD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 140,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AR61 BAD Mileage History
- 06/10/201435,126 mi
- 19/10/201547,834 mi+12,708 mi
- 20/10/201659,434 mi+11,600 mi
- 28/09/201770,837 mi+11,403 mi
- 19/10/201883,447 mi+12,610 mi
- 25/10/201997,518 mi+14,071 mi
- 21/10/2020107,000 mi+9,482 mi
- 21/10/2020107,005 mi+5 mi
- 02/12/2021118,762 mi+11,757 mi
- 03/12/2021118,766 mi+4 mi
- 10/11/2022127,710 mi+8,944 mi
- 21/11/2023135,509 mi+7,799 mi
- 12/12/2024140,812 mi+5,303 mi
Average of roughly 10,377 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
AR61 BAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (AR61 BAD) between October 2014 and December 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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