2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR11 NFL
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 117,586 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,586 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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LR11 NFL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2023
- 117,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR11 NFL 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 (LR11 NFL) between February 2014 and May 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LR11 NFL Mileage History
- 27/02/201450,759 mi
- 17/02/201561,982 mi+11,223 mi
- 12/02/201668,396 mi+6,414 mi
- 21/02/201775,470 mi+7,074 mi
- 23/02/201883,753 mi+8,283 mi
- 13/03/201992,453 mi+8,700 mi
- 13/03/201992,453 mi
- 03/03/202099,625 mi+7,172 mi
- 09/03/2021106,046 mi+6,421 mi
- 09/03/2021106,072 mi+26 mi
- 20/05/2022114,218 mi+8,146 mi
- 15/05/2023117,586 mi+3,368 mi
Average of roughly 7,256 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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