2011 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · MU54 MUR
2011 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 103,847 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,847 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MU54 MUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 103,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU54 MUR 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 (MU54 MUR) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
MU54 MUR Mileage History
- 14/12/2023100,387 mi
- 20/12/2023100,389 mi+2 mi
- 19/12/2024101,659 mi+1,270 mi
- 02/01/2025101,664 mi+5 mi
- 09/01/2026103,847 mi+2,183 mi
Average of roughly 1,669 miles per year across 5 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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