2011 BMW 3 Series Petrol · DD11 CUT
2011 BMW 3 Series (petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 92,560 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DD11 CUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 92,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DD11 CUT 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 (DD11 CUT) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DD11 CUT Mileage History
- 30/01/202383,800 mi
- 26/01/202487,052 mi+3,252 mi
- 26/01/202487,054 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/202589,473 mi+2,419 mi
- 01/04/202692,560 mi+3,087 mi
Average of roughly 2,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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