2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · A1 BDY
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 121,870 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A1 BDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 121,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A1 BDY 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 (A1 BDY) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A1 BDY Mileage History
- 05/12/2022101,027 mi
- 12/12/2023105,516 mi+4,489 mi
- 17/12/2024112,028 mi+6,512 mi
- 10/12/2025121,870 mi+9,842 mi
- 10/12/2025121,870 mi
Average of roughly 6,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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