2011 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LM61 ELU
2011 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 165,480 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
LM61 ELU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 165,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LM61 ELU Mileage History
- 06/10/201479,950 mi
- 06/10/201479,950 mi
- 14/10/201598,942 mi+18,992 mi
- 17/10/2016107,935 mi+8,993 mi
- 19/10/2017118,260 mi+10,325 mi
- 25/10/2018126,559 mi+8,299 mi
- 09/10/2019130,610 mi+4,051 mi
- 11/12/2020139,371 mi+8,761 mi
- 19/05/2022144,983 mi+5,612 mi
- 24/05/2023150,198 mi+5,215 mi
- 09/04/2024153,318 mi+3,120 mi
- 04/04/2025159,479 mi+6,161 mi
- 03/04/2026165,480 mi+6,001 mi
Average of roughly 7,443 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
LM61 ELU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (LM61 ELU) between October 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”.
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