2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HO11 SEA
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 120,747 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HO11 SEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 120,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HO11 SEA 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 (HO11 SEA) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
HO11 SEA Mileage History
- 08/03/202493,018 mi
- 07/03/2025104,006 mi+10,988 mi
- 14/03/2025104,136 mi+130 mi
- 13/08/2026120,746 mi+16,610 mi
- 17/08/2026120,747 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,356 miles per year across 5 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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