2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OU61 WCL
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 142,952 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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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OU61 WCL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2022
- 142,952 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.
OU61 WCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (OU61 WCL) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2022 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Position lamp not working offside nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
OU61 WCL Mileage History
- 14/02/2022142,951 mi
- 16/02/2022142,952 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 188 miles per year across 2 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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