2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R3 CTG
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 118,378 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R3 CTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 118,378 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.
R3 CTG 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 (R3 CTG) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R3 CTG Mileage History
- 14/02/2023103,384 mi
- 16/02/2024110,301 mi+6,917 mi
- 23/02/2024110,459 mi+158 mi
- 11/03/2025114,925 mi+4,466 mi
- 12/03/2026118,378 mi+3,453 mi
Average of roughly 4,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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