2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SM11 XGZ
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2011. Recorded mileage 124,981 miles. MOT valid until 14/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,981 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1995cc
SM11 XGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 124,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SM11 XGZ Mileage History
- 18/01/2024122,219 mi
- 20/02/2025124,971 mi+2,752 mi
- 06/05/2025201,128 km
- 12/12/2025124,981 mi
- 15/12/2025124,981 mi
Average of roughly 1,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SM11 XGZ 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 (SM11 XGZ) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 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: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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