2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FD61 PXM
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 116,800 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD61 PXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 116,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD61 PXM 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 (FD61 PXM) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all round (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FD61 PXM Mileage History
- 17/01/2024106,504 mi
- 17/01/2024106,504 mi
- 31/03/2025111,533 mi+5,029 mi
- 26/03/2026116,796 mi+5,263 mi
- 20/04/2026116,800 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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