2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · Y31 BAC
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 102,480 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
Y31 BAC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 102,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y31 BAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (Y31 BAC) between February 2014 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord's marked 255/35zr18 90y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord's marked 225/40zr18 88y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Y31 BAC Mileage History
- 17/02/201432,522 mi
- 17/02/201432,522 mi
- 17/02/201538,199 mi+5,677 mi
- 25/02/201642,239 mi+4,040 mi
- 25/02/201642,239 mi
- 17/02/201748,475 mi+6,236 mi
- 17/02/201748,476 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/201854,669 mi+6,193 mi
- 06/03/201961,244 mi+6,575 mi
- 18/02/202067,267 mi+6,023 mi
- 19/02/202067,268 mi+1 mi
- 08/03/202173,119 mi+5,851 mi
- 17/03/202173,125 mi+6 mi
- 06/05/202274,833 mi+1,708 mi
- 05/05/202376,430 mi+1,597 mi
- 26/04/202484,152 mi+7,722 mi
- 05/05/202593,070 mi+8,918 mi
- 07/05/2026102,480 mi+9,410 mi
Average of roughly 5,727 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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