2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RE11 TEJ
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 130,840 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE11 TEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 130,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE11 TEJ 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 (RE11 TEJ) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam image affected. (4.”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
RE11 TEJ Mileage History
- 11/10/2023116,089 mi
- 14/10/2024123,286 mi+7,197 mi
- 15/10/2024123,289 mi+3 mi
- 24/09/2025130,840 mi+7,551 mi
- 24/09/2025130,840 mi
Average of roughly 7,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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