2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BG11 UPR
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 88,438 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,438 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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BG11 UPR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 88,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG11 UPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (BG11 UPR) between April 2014 and August 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, 255/35R18Y (5.2.”.
BG11 UPR Mileage History
- 05/04/201414,248 mi
- 05/04/201414,248 mi
- 18/04/201519,682 mi+5,434 mi
- 16/04/201624,075 mi+4,393 mi
- 16/04/201624,075 mi
- 08/04/201727,321 mi+3,246 mi
- 12/07/201835,557 mi+8,236 mi
- 19/03/201943,192 mi+7,635 mi
- 20/04/202051,973 mi+8,781 mi
- 21/04/202051,973 mi
- 17/04/202157,225 mi+5,252 mi
- 17/04/202157,225 mi
- 15/04/202260,463 mi+3,238 mi
- 18/04/202368,935 mi+8,472 mi
- 18/04/202483,777 mi+14,842 mi
- 18/04/202483,777 mi
- 01/08/202588,438 mi+4,661 mi
Average of roughly 6,552 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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