2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KK51 AKK
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 167,020 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,020 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.
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KK51 AKK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2021
- 167,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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KK51 AKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (KK51 AKK) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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