2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LF11 XFA
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 116,223 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,223 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.
LF11 XFA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2023
- 116,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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LF11 XFA Mileage History
- 05/02/2022110,722 mi
- 12/02/2022110,839 mi+117 mi
- 04/02/2023116,223 mi+5,384 mi
- 04/02/2023116,223 mi
Average of roughly 5,516 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LF11 XFA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (LF11 XFA) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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