2011 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · R29 SAB
2011 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02/02/2011. Recorded mileage 101,005 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 2997cc
R29 SAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 101,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted 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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R29 SAB Mileage History
- 02/04/202487,878 mi
- 10/03/202595,319 mi+7,441 mi
- 12/03/202595,319 mi
- 27/03/2026101,005 mi+5,686 mi
- 30/03/2026101,005 mi
Average of roughly 6,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R29 SAB 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 (R29 SAB) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm front bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (”.
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