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Road Tax Paid
No Recalls

2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LD11 APZ

LD11 APZ

2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2011. Recorded mileage 85,818 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2011 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 06/02/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
85,818 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/02/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2011
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This 2011 BMW 3 Series shows a relatively clean MOT history, but the most recent inspection reveals a concerning mechanical issue. While the car passed its most recent MOT in January 2026, it only did so after failing two days prior due to excessive fluctuation in the offside front service brake. The recurring pattern in this vehicle's history relates to tyre wear. Between 2024 and 2025, multiple tyres were noted as being worn close to the legal limit or wearing unevenly on the edges. This suggests a potential ongoing issue with wheel alignment or suspension geometry that has not been fully addressed. The vehicle's condition trend appears to be slightly worsening or, at the very least, inconsistent. We have moved from a clean MOT in 2023 to repeated tyre issues in 2024 and 2025, culminating in a brake fluctuation failure in early 2026. Although the brake issue was rectified for the pass, the underlying cause of the uneven tyre wear remains a question mark. With approximately 85,818 miles covered over 15 years, the car has averaged roughly 5,700 miles per year. This is low mileage for a vehicle of this age.

LD11 APZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
  • 85,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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✓ No outstanding recalls
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No Open Safety Recalls

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LD11 APZ Mileage History

  1. 27/01/202367,245 mi
  2. 01/02/202471,850 mi+4,605 mi
  3. 28/01/202575,778 mi+3,928 mi
  4. 13/01/202685,802 mi+10,024 mi
  5. 15/01/202685,818 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 6,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LD11 APZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 18:35
MOT Analysis

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 (LD11 APZ) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 January 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holde”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.

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