2011 BMW 7 Series 3.0L Diesel · E20 AFR
2011 BMW 7 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 53,848 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E20 AFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 53,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E20 AFR 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 7 Series (E20 AFR) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E20 AFR Mileage History
- 18/07/202247,131 mi
- 21/07/202247,131 mi
- 28/11/202348,200 mi+1,069 mi
- 01/07/202450,055 mi+1,855 mi
- 25/06/202553,848 mi+3,793 mi
Average of roughly 2,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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