2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GY61 WSN
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 97,840 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
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.
GY61 WSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2024
- 97,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY61 WSN 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 (GY61 WSN) between September 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear. As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
GY61 WSN Mileage History
- 14/09/202281,277 mi
- 14/09/202281,277 mi
- 31/10/202392,162 mi+10,885 mi
- 30/07/202497,840 mi+5,678 mi
- 30/07/202497,840 mi
Average of roughly 8,831 miles per year across 5 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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