2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OV11 VRZ
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2011. Recorded mileage 103,251 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,251 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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OV11 VRZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 103,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 VRZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (OV11 VRZ) between May 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner part due to perishing 205/55r16 91v (4.1.D.1b)”.
OV11 VRZ Mileage History
- 19/05/201438,819 mi
- 06/05/201547,736 mi+8,917 mi
- 13/05/201654,697 mi+6,961 mi
- 13/05/201654,697 mi
- 19/05/201766,345 mi+11,648 mi
- 18/05/201877,414 mi+11,069 mi
- 15/02/201981,219 mi+3,805 mi
- 17/02/202086,501 mi+5,282 mi
- 15/02/202189,607 mi+3,106 mi
- 14/02/202292,547 mi+2,940 mi
- 14/02/202292,547 mi
- 08/12/202294,701 mi+2,154 mi
- 17/11/202396,504 mi+1,803 mi
- 28/01/202598,236 mi+1,732 mi
- 01/11/2025103,251 mi+5,015 mi
Average of roughly 5,625 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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