2011 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · OE11 BUW
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 151,823 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE11 BUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 151,823 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.
OE11 BUW 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 (OE11 BUW) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OE11 BUW Mileage History
- 10/02/2023125,256 mi
- 13/02/2023125,256 mi
- 05/02/2024142,503 mi+17,247 mi
- 11/02/2025150,345 mi+7,842 mi
- 18/02/2026151,823 mi+1,478 mi
Average of roughly 8,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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