2011 BMW 3 Series Diesel · DU11 VGP
2011 BMW 3 Series (diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 90,901 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- 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.
DU11 VGP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 90,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU11 VGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (DU11 VGP) between April 2015 and August 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DU11 VGP Mileage History
- 27/04/201519,510 mi
- 27/04/201519,515 mi+5 mi
- 14/04/201625,395 mi+5,880 mi
- 04/07/201626,639 mi+1,244 mi
- 06/07/201740,206 mi+13,567 mi
- 30/06/201854,167 mi+13,961 mi
- 27/08/201963,377 mi+9,210 mi
- 28/08/201963,377 mi
- 13/08/202066,691 mi+3,314 mi
- 23/08/202175,228 mi+8,537 mi
- 23/08/202283,871 mi+8,643 mi
- 23/08/202283,876 mi+5 mi
- 24/08/202390,901 mi+7,025 mi
Average of roughly 8,575 miles per year across 13 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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