2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LP11 BWD
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 62,865 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. 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 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,865 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.
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LP11 BWD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 62,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LP11 BWD Mileage History
- 29/08/201424,421 mi
- 24/08/201529,294 mi+4,873 mi
- 24/08/201529,294 mi
- 17/08/201633,256 mi+3,962 mi
- 18/08/201633,256 mi
- 30/11/201634,384 mi+1,128 mi
- 22/11/201738,804 mi+4,420 mi
- 22/11/201738,804 mi
- 11/01/201944,159 mi+5,355 mi
- 07/02/202049,789 mi+5,630 mi
- 07/02/202049,789 mi
- 30/01/202151,510 mi+1,721 mi
- 01/02/202252,934 mi+1,424 mi
- 09/02/202354,553 mi+1,619 mi
- 11/02/202354,587 mi+34 mi
- 25/01/202456,676 mi+2,089 mi
- 20/02/202558,547 mi+1,871 mi
- 01/03/202558,723 mi+176 mi
- 28/02/202662,865 mi+4,142 mi
Average of roughly 3,343 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
LP11 BWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (LP11 BWD) between August 2014 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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