2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · DP11 JCU
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 118,989 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DP11 JCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 118,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP11 JCU 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 (DP11 JCU) between July 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions unable to be completed severe mis -fire potential damage to catalytic converter due to unburnt fuel (8.2.1.2 (”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
DP11 JCU Mileage History
- 06/07/2022113,842 mi
- 27/07/2023118,795 mi+4,953 mi
- 20/06/2024118,946 mi+151 mi
- 12/05/2025118,989 mi+43 mi
- 12/05/2025118,989 mi
Average of roughly 1,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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