2011 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · M33 SRU
2011 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 168,346 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,346 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.
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M33 SRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 168,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M33 SRU 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 (M33 SRU) between October 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M33 SRU Mileage History
- 27/10/2021136,951 mi
- 08/10/2022145,228 mi+8,277 mi
- 16/12/2023156,536 mi+11,308 mi
- 06/01/2025164,331 mi+7,795 mi
- 14/01/2026168,346 mi+4,015 mi
Average of roughly 7,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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