2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SD11 YCZ
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2011. Recorded mileage 138,747 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,747 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.
SD11 YCZ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2023
- 138,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SD11 YCZ Mileage History
- 15/04/201470,373 mi
- 20/07/201587,015 mi+16,642 mi
- 22/07/2016104,375 mi+17,360 mi
- 20/08/2016168,327 km
- 25/08/2017114,061 mi
- 26/08/2017114,061 mi
- 25/08/2018121,580 mi+7,519 mi
- 27/08/2019124,641 mi+3,061 mi
- 05/09/2020134,154 mi+9,513 mi
- 08/01/2022137,845 mi+3,691 mi
- 08/01/2022137,845 mi
- 05/01/2023138,747 mi+902 mi
Average of roughly 7,836 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SD11 YCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (SD11 YCZ) between April 2014 and January 2023.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
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