2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BV11 YVC
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2011. Recorded mileage 160,929 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,929 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1995cc
BV11 YVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 160,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 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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BV11 YVC Mileage History
- 21/06/2022148,128 mi
- 22/11/2024152,768 mi+4,640 mi
- 26/11/2024152,771 mi+3 mi
- 27/11/2025160,913 mi+8,142 mi
- 28/11/2025160,929 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 3,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV11 YVC 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 (BV11 YVC) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing broken, leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured wheel cracked on inner (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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