2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y88 CAV
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 142,536 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y88 CAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 142,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y88 CAV 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 (Y88 CAV) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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 (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
Y88 CAV Mileage History
- 25/06/2024133,776 mi
- 27/06/2024133,794 mi+18 mi
- 01/07/2025138,995 mi+5,201 mi
- 02/07/2025139,012 mi+17 mi
- 30/06/2026142,536 mi+3,524 mi
Average of roughly 4,353 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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