2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WR11 RBF
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2011. Recorded mileage 174,325 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,325 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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WR11 RBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2024
- 174,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR11 RBF 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 (WR11 RBF) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split inner sidewall (5”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WR11 RBF Mileage History
- 06/10/2022158,292 mi
- 14/10/2022158,306 mi+14 mi
- 10/10/2023168,663 mi+10,357 mi
- 11/10/2023168,666 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/2024174,325 mi+5,659 mi
Average of roughly 7,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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