2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HY61 WVC
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 148,982 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,982 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.
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.
HY61 WVC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 148,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY61 WVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (HY61 WVC) between August 2014 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HY61 WVC Mileage History
- 29/08/201482,507 mi
- 29/08/2014200,507 mi+118,000 mi
- 03/08/2015105,589 mi-94,918 mi
- 03/08/2015105,589 mi
- 09/12/2015106,839 mi+1,250 mi
- 06/12/2016113,453 mi+6,614 mi
- 04/12/2017115,539 mi+2,086 mi
- 01/06/2019115,974 mi+435 mi
- 23/11/2020122,737 mi+6,763 mi
- 23/11/2020122,737 mi
- 09/05/2022130,969 mi+8,232 mi
- 24/04/2023135,246 mi+4,277 mi
- 24/04/2023135,246 mi
- 06/04/2024144,071 mi+8,825 mi
- 09/08/2025148,963 mi+4,892 mi
- 27/02/2026148,982 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 5,781 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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