2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · L13 NCA
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 177,704 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L13 NCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 177,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L13 NCA 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 (L13 NCA) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
L13 NCA Mileage History
- 26/09/2023134,799 mi
- 04/10/2024148,976 mi+14,177 mi
- 05/10/2024148,976 mi
- 29/09/2025164,036 mi+15,060 mi
- 05/10/2026177,704 mi+13,668 mi
Average of roughly 14,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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