2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MS51 CER
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 105,880 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS51 CER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 105,880 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.
MS51 CER 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 (MS51 CER) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MS51 CER Mileage History
- 09/01/202390,143 mi
- 10/01/202496,170 mi+6,027 mi
- 10/01/202496,170 mi
- 02/01/2025101,445 mi+5,275 mi
- 08/01/2026105,880 mi+4,435 mi
Average of roughly 5,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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