2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ60 RVW
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 145,710 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,710 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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RJ60 RVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 145,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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RJ60 RVW 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 (RJ60 RVW) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn secondary arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RJ60 RVW Mileage History
- 03/07/2023132,103 mi
- 24/06/2024135,189 mi+3,086 mi
- 26/06/2025140,841 mi+5,652 mi
- 30/06/2025140,841 mi
- 26/06/2026145,710 mi+4,869 mi
Average of roughly 4,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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