2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PK11 VKT
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 123,676 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,676 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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PK11 VKT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2023
- 123,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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PK11 VKT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (PK11 VKT) between September 2023 and September 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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