2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BJ61 ABF
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 120,752 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,752 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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BJ61 ABF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 120,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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BJ61 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (BJ61 ABF) between October 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BJ61 ABF Mileage History
- 03/10/201432,340 mi
- 16/09/201539,631 mi+7,291 mi
- 21/12/201539,965 mi+334 mi
- 18/11/201652,035 mi+12,070 mi
- 13/11/201768,990 mi+16,955 mi
- 25/06/201877,618 mi+8,628 mi
- 26/06/201987,484 mi+9,866 mi
- 06/01/202293,146 mi+5,662 mi
- 07/01/202293,147 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/2023106,622 mi+13,475 mi
- 06/01/2024115,868 mi+9,246 mi
- 06/01/2024115,868 mi
- 18/01/2025120,525 mi+4,657 mi
- 24/01/2025120,531 mi+6 mi
- 10/04/2026120,752 mi+221 mi
- 10/04/2026120,752 mi
Average of roughly 7,676 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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