2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LX61 UFD
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 50,360 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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LX61 UFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 50,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX61 UFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (LX61 UFD) between June 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
LX61 UFD Mileage History
- 08/06/202236,139 mi
- 13/06/202339,082 mi+2,943 mi
- 14/06/202443,360 mi+4,278 mi
- 30/09/202545,705 mi+2,345 mi
- 23/09/202650,360 mi+4,655 mi
Average of roughly 3,312 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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