2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LO11 ABF
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 140,192 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Jan 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,192 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.
LO11 ABF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2020
- 140,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LO11 ABF Mileage History
- 02/07/201457,019 mi
- 04/08/201458,810 mi+1,791 mi
- 10/07/201575,598 mi+16,788 mi
- 16/02/201683,085 mi+7,487 mi
- 16/02/201683,085 mi
- 06/02/201795,223 mi+12,138 mi
- 07/02/201795,223 mi
- 08/02/2018108,453 mi+13,230 mi
- 14/02/2019123,862 mi+15,409 mi
- 19/02/2020140,192 mi+16,330 mi
Average of roughly 14,761 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
LO11 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (LO11 ABF) between July 2014 and February 2020.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2020 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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