2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LK11 NKE
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 110,551 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK11 NKE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 110,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK11 NKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (LK11 NKE) between May 2016 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (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: “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
LK11 NKE Mileage History
- 09/05/201666,795 mi
- 08/09/201768,569 mi+1,774 mi
- 05/01/201870,098 mi+1,529 mi
- 19/12/201874,374 mi+4,276 mi
- 26/11/201980,648 mi+6,274 mi
- 07/12/202082,003 mi+1,355 mi
- 16/11/202184,726 mi+2,723 mi
- 17/11/202184,726 mi
- 01/12/202288,790 mi+4,064 mi
- 12/12/202399,506 mi+10,716 mi
- 04/12/2024108,764 mi+9,258 mi
- 22/11/2025110,551 mi+1,787 mi
Average of roughly 4,587 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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