2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC11 VBT
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2011. Recorded mileage 115,036 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,036 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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YC11 VBT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 115,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC11 VBT 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 (YC11 VBT) between February 2014 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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 (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YC11 VBT Mileage History
- 10/02/201422,047 mi
- 27/01/201534,342 mi+12,295 mi
- 27/01/201534,342 mi
- 04/01/201648,778 mi+14,436 mi
- 04/01/201648,778 mi
- 02/01/201761,848 mi+13,070 mi
- 04/01/201761,882 mi+34 mi
- 15/12/201773,705 mi+11,823 mi
- 21/12/201773,801 mi+96 mi
- 06/12/201884,403 mi+10,602 mi
- 25/11/201989,568 mi+5,165 mi
- 23/11/202092,644 mi+3,076 mi
- 24/11/202197,454 mi+4,810 mi
- 08/12/2022105,202 mi+7,748 mi
- 09/12/2023108,771 mi+3,569 mi
- 15/12/2023108,775 mi+4 mi
- 13/12/2024111,703 mi+2,928 mi
- 05/12/2025115,036 mi+3,333 mi
Average of roughly 7,870 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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