2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · A26 BAA
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 47,077 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,077 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.
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A26 BAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 47,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A26 BAA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (A26 BAA) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A26 BAA Mileage History
- 23/09/202239,275 mi
- 05/10/202342,256 mi+2,981 mi
- 06/11/202445,122 mi+2,866 mi
- 12/11/202547,077 mi+1,955 mi
Average of roughly 2,487 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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