2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BB07 KAB
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 91,591 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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BB07 KAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 91,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BB07 KAB 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 (BB07 KAB) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BB07 KAB Mileage History
- 24/01/202262,863 mi
- 31/01/202371,094 mi+8,231 mi
- 10/01/202478,470 mi+7,376 mi
- 22/01/202583,822 mi+5,352 mi
- 21/01/202691,591 mi+7,769 mi
Average of roughly 7,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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