2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LF11 YFV
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 128,051 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 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 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF11 YFV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 128,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LF11 YFV Mileage History
- 11/04/201461,914 mi
- 30/05/201570,754 mi+8,840 mi
- 30/05/201570,754 mi
- 05/05/201677,706 mi+6,952 mi
- 03/05/201784,939 mi+7,233 mi
- 14/05/201890,481 mi+5,542 mi
- 09/05/201991,995 mi+1,514 mi
- 09/05/201991,995 mi
- 01/05/202095,619 mi+3,624 mi
- 21/05/202198,603 mi+2,984 mi
- 10/05/2022101,249 mi+2,646 mi
- 10/05/2023104,219 mi+2,970 mi
- 17/05/2024111,333 mi+7,114 mi
- 25/04/2025120,660 mi+9,327 mi
- 28/04/2025120,660 mi
- 23/04/2026128,049 mi+7,389 mi
- 23/04/2026128,051 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,496 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
LF11 YFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (LF11 YFV) between April 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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