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2011 BMW 325D M Sport Auto 3.0L Diesel · YH61 BYD

YH61 BYD

2011 BMW 325D M Sport Auto (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 109,529 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 325D M SPORT AUTO
Year / Origin
2011 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (24 Feb 2026)
Recorded Mileage
109,529 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 24 Feb 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2011
Engine
2993cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a consistent history of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 109,529 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend. This suggests that the previous owners have proactively addressed mechanical requirements before they reached failure thresholds, as the record shows no recurring faults across the documented period. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent and typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between August 2021 at 39,408 miles and September 2025 at 109,529 miles, the car covered 70,121 miles at a steady rate. The annual accumulation of roughly 15,000 to 20,000 miles between specific intervals indicates a regular usage pattern, which often prevents the premature seizing of brakerelated components or the degradation of rubber-based parts associated with long periods of stationary vehicles. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection should focus on common wear points for the E90 chassis that tests cannot capture. A buyer should check the front suspension for perished control arm bushes and tension struts, as these often show play at this mileage regardless of a passing grade. Given the automatic transmission, verifying the smoothness of shifts is essential, alongside inspecting the underside for any surface corrosion on the subframe or exhaust mounting points to ensure structural integrity remains uncompromised beyond the vehicle's age.
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YH61 BYD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 109,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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YH61 BYD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jun 2026, 03:51
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 325D M Sport Auto (YH61 BYD) between September 2022 and September 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

YH61 BYD Mileage History

  1. 05/09/202264,167 mi
  2. 06/09/202384,461 mi+20,294 mi
  3. 27/08/202496,465 mi+12,004 mi
  4. 04/09/2025109,529 mi+13,064 mi

Average of roughly 15,136 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Taxed
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

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