2011 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LC11 OBM
2011 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2011. Recorded mileage 202,733 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/10/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 2993cc
LC11 OBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2023
- 202,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LC11 OBM Mileage History
- 26/07/2022198,740 mi
- 25/08/2022198,757 mi+17 mi
- 25/08/2022198,757 mi
- 18/08/2023202,735 mi+3,978 mi
- 19/08/2023202,733 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly 3,752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LC11 OBM 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 (LC11 OBM) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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