2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SW60 FBO
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 167,788 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,788 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.
SW60 FBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 167,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 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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SW60 FBO Mileage History
- 03/05/2022149,077 mi
- 03/05/2022149,082 mi+5 mi
- 03/05/2023155,607 mi+6,525 mi
- 29/04/2024167,788 mi+12,181 mi
- 29/04/2024167,788 mi
Average of roughly 9,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW60 FBO 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 (SW60 FBO) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (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: “Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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