2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OO02 TAF
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 180,491 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO02 TAF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/01/2026
- 180,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO02 TAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (OO02 TAF) between January 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
OO02 TAF Mileage History
- 27/01/201488,825 mi
- 27/01/201488,825 mi
- 02/01/201594,645 mi+5,820 mi
- 03/01/201594,645 mi
- 05/01/2016103,346 mi+8,701 mi
- 04/01/2017110,634 mi+7,288 mi
- 13/01/2017110,776 mi+142 mi
- 03/01/2018117,544 mi+6,768 mi
- 10/01/2019132,517 mi+14,973 mi
- 10/01/2019132,517 mi
- 13/01/2020141,168 mi+8,651 mi
- 18/01/2020141,221 mi+53 mi
- 14/01/2021151,283 mi+10,062 mi
- 14/01/2021151,286 mi+3 mi
- 15/01/2022169,953 mi+18,667 mi
- 04/01/2023164,749 mi-5,204 mi
- 10/01/2023164,751 mi+2 mi
- 05/01/2024170,694 mi+5,943 mi
- 08/01/2024170,701 mi+7 mi
- 09/01/2025175,298 mi+4,597 mi
- 08/01/2026180,491 mi+5,193 mi
Average of roughly 7,672 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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