2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BD11 FXL
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 107,269 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD11 FXL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 107,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD11 FXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (BD11 FXL) between May 2014 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
BD11 FXL Mileage History
- 22/05/201410,401 mi
- 15/05/201514,324 mi+3,923 mi
- 19/05/201621,898 mi+7,574 mi
- 17/05/201726,745 mi+4,847 mi
- 12/03/201832,682 mi+5,937 mi
- 05/03/201938,100 mi+5,418 mi
- 26/02/202042,647 mi+4,547 mi
- 09/03/202155,923 mi+13,276 mi
- 09/03/202155,923 mi
- 25/02/202268,656 mi+12,733 mi
- 13/02/202378,854 mi+10,198 mi
- 26/02/202486,386 mi+7,532 mi
- 27/02/202598,508 mi+12,122 mi
- 28/02/202598,513 mi+5 mi
- 19/02/2026107,269 mi+8,756 mi
Average of roughly 8,245 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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