2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NV11 XEF
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 152,932 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV11 XEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 152,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV11 XEF 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 (NV11 XEF) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
NV11 XEF Mileage History
- 06/06/2022102,493 mi
- 10/06/2022102,494 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/2023121,695 mi+19,201 mi
- 02/04/2024138,534 mi+16,839 mi
- 04/04/2025152,932 mi+14,398 mi
Average of roughly 17,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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