2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GL11 LHZ
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 178,383 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL11 LHZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 178,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL11 LHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (GL11 LHZ) between July 2014 and August 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 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 (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
GL11 LHZ Mileage History
- 07/07/201429,847 mi
- 07/07/201429,847 mi
- 20/08/201539,722 mi+9,875 mi
- 18/08/201651,120 mi+11,398 mi
- 18/08/201760,524 mi+9,404 mi
- 07/08/201880,476 mi+19,952 mi
- 31/07/2019105,201 mi+24,725 mi
- 04/08/2020128,574 mi+23,373 mi
- 17/08/2021145,883 mi+17,309 mi
- 17/08/2021145,883 mi
- 15/08/2022157,352 mi+11,469 mi
- 14/08/2023169,465 mi+12,113 mi
- 14/08/2023169,465 mi
- 29/08/2024174,717 mi+5,252 mi
- 29/08/2025178,383 mi+3,666 mi
Average of roughly 13,327 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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