2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC11 VGF
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 149,903 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,903 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 VGF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2025
- 149,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YC11 VGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (YC11 VGF) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YC11 VGF Mileage History
- 29/06/2022131,363 mi
- 14/08/2023135,742 mi+4,379 mi
- 03/08/2024143,278 mi+7,536 mi
- 09/08/2025149,903 mi+6,625 mi
Average of roughly 5,957 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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