2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R19 GBN
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 199,466 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,466 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.
R19 GBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 199,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R19 GBN Mileage History
- 30/11/2022174,705 mi
- 12/12/2023174,811 mi+106 mi
- 12/11/2024182,122 mi+7,311 mi
- 29/12/2025199,466 mi+17,344 mi
- 29/12/2025199,466 mi
Average of roughly 8,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R19 GBN 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 (R19 GBN) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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