2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BK11 LAA
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 154,363 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,363 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.
BK11 LAA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2022
- 154,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BK11 LAA Mileage History
- 03/03/201468,683 mi
- 13/03/201598,933 mi+30,250 mi
- 13/03/201598,933 mi
- 21/03/2016110,361 mi+11,428 mi
- 31/05/2017123,773 mi+13,412 mi
- 01/06/2017123,773 mi
- 02/10/2018134,733 mi+10,960 mi
- 27/09/2019140,016 mi+5,283 mi
- 01/10/2020145,009 mi+4,993 mi
- 04/10/2021149,116 mi+4,107 mi
- 22/09/2022154,363 mi+5,247 mi
Average of roughly 10,015 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
BK11 LAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (BK11 LAA) between March 2014 and September 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2022 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 (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)”.
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