2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FA54 ABY
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 145,675 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
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FA54 ABY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 145,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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FA54 ABY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (FA54 ABY) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
FA54 ABY Mileage History
- 01/11/2021115,706 mi
- 27/10/2022127,451 mi+11,745 mi
- 05/01/2024135,491 mi+8,040 mi
- 13/11/2025145,675 mi+10,184 mi
Average of roughly 7,431 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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