2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RF11 JTY
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 133,139 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF11 JTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 133,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF11 JTY 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 (RF11 JTY) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RF11 JTY Mileage History
- 06/05/2023119,685 mi
- 29/04/2024124,395 mi+4,710 mi
- 23/05/2025128,718 mi+4,323 mi
- 06/05/2026133,130 mi+4,412 mi
- 07/05/2026133,139 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,480 miles per year across 5 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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