2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · PK61 YLP
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 115,203 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
PK61 YLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 115,203 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: Average
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PK61 YLP Mileage History
- 22/08/2024110,617 mi
- 22/08/2024110,624 mi+7 mi
- 18/03/2025112,836 mi+2,212 mi
- 22/03/2025112,845 mi+9 mi
- 04/12/2025115,203 mi+2,358 mi
Average of roughly 3,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PK61 YLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (PK61 YLP) between August 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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