2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC11 UGZ
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2011. Recorded mileage 117,905 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 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 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,905 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.
YC11 UGZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 117,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YC11 UGZ Mileage History
- 23/05/201434,991 mi
- 15/07/201539,412 mi+4,421 mi
- 11/07/201644,255 mi+4,843 mi
- 12/06/201747,830 mi+3,575 mi
- 22/05/201851,849 mi+4,019 mi
- 03/06/201957,225 mi+5,376 mi
- 26/05/202062,757 mi+5,532 mi
- 08/06/202170,235 mi+7,478 mi
- 01/06/202281,415 mi+11,180 mi
- 07/06/202281,417 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/202388,921 mi+7,504 mi
- 30/05/202499,658 mi+10,737 mi
- 03/06/2025109,220 mi+9,562 mi
- 29/05/2026117,905 mi+8,685 mi
- 29/05/2026117,905 mi
Average of roughly 6,900 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
YC11 UGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (YC11 UGZ) between May 2014 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub front bush to control arm worn excess(chalked) ”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking and corroded (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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