2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KV11 JPF
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 163,345 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,345 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.
KV11 JPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 163,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KV11 JPF Mileage History
- 24/07/2023135,846 mi
- 24/07/2023135,846 mi
- 16/08/2024155,399 mi+19,553 mi
- 04/09/2024155,572 mi+173 mi
- 14/08/2025163,345 mi+7,773 mi
Average of roughly 13,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KV11 JPF 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 (KV11 JPF) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 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 (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pad is metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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