2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CX61 XAR
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 190,178 miles. MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX61 XAR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 190,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX61 XAR 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 (CX61 XAR) between May 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (31 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
CX61 XAR Mileage History
- 07/05/201525,270 mi
- 21/05/201525,696 mi+426 mi
- 28/07/201631,857 mi+6,161 mi
- 14/03/201848,520 mi+16,663 mi
- 11/10/201980,125 mi+31,605 mi
- 09/10/2020100,355 mi+20,230 mi
- 13/10/2020100,378 mi+23 mi
- 08/11/2021117,297 mi+16,919 mi
- 01/11/2022135,968 mi+18,671 mi
- 23/12/2023155,383 mi+19,415 mi
- 28/12/2023155,728 mi+345 mi
- 28/12/2023155,728 mi
- 28/11/2024169,883 mi+14,155 mi
- 29/11/2024169,883 mi
- 09/12/2025190,178 mi+20,295 mi
- 11/12/2025190,178 mi
Average of roughly 15,560 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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