2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · Y18 JAY
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 116,714 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y18 JAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/08/2026
- 116,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y18 JAY 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 (Y18 JAY) between December 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”.
Y18 JAY Mileage History
- 01/12/2021102,532 mi
- 30/12/2022104,949 mi+2,417 mi
- 02/02/2024107,173 mi+2,224 mi
- 04/06/2025111,968 mi+4,795 mi
- 24/08/2026116,714 mi+4,746 mi
Average of roughly 3,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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