2011 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · NL11 LFS
2011 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 106,657 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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NL11 LFS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 106,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL11 LFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (NL11 LFS) between March 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
NL11 LFS Mileage History
- 31/03/201427,871 mi
- 31/03/201427,871 mi
- 01/04/201533,028 mi+5,157 mi
- 24/03/201640,880 mi+7,852 mi
- 25/01/201744,761 mi+3,881 mi
- 11/01/201853,885 mi+9,124 mi
- 17/01/201963,935 mi+10,050 mi
- 19/01/201963,939 mi+4 mi
- 18/01/202074,202 mi+10,263 mi
- 15/01/202179,208 mi+5,006 mi
- 28/12/202182,743 mi+3,535 mi
- 03/02/202390,514 mi+7,771 mi
- 13/02/202390,678 mi+164 mi
- 09/02/202497,291 mi+6,613 mi
- 14/11/2024102,452 mi+5,161 mi
- 08/11/2025106,657 mi+4,205 mi
Average of roughly 6,787 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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