2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LG61 BKJ
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 143,372 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG61 BKJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2023
- 143,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG61 BKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (LG61 BKJ) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (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.
LG61 BKJ Mileage History
- 01/08/2022142,219 mi
- 09/08/2023143,372 mi+1,153 mi
Average of roughly 1,129 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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