2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SY61 WVJ
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 83,262 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY61 WVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 83,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY61 WVJ 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 (SY61 WVJ) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SY61 WVJ Mileage History
- 05/07/202256,900 mi
- 30/06/202369,406 mi+12,506 mi
- 09/07/202477,006 mi+7,600 mi
- 03/07/202583,262 mi+6,256 mi
- 03/07/202583,262 mi
Average of roughly 8,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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