2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · M88 SAG
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 130,879 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,879 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.
M88 SAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 130,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M88 SAG Mileage History
- 12/07/2023102,469 mi
- 08/07/2024110,129 mi+7,660 mi
- 09/07/2025122,342 mi+12,213 mi
- 10/07/2025122,361 mi+19 mi
- 08/07/2026130,879 mi+8,518 mi
Average of roughly 9,503 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M88 SAG 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 (M88 SAG) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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