2011 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YH61 USB
2011 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 125,110 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH61 USB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 125,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH61 USB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (YH61 USB) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “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))”.
YH61 USB Mileage History
- 22/08/2023112,496 mi
- 19/08/2024115,917 mi+3,421 mi
- 28/08/2025120,635 mi+4,718 mi
- 29/08/2025120,635 mi
- 23/09/2026125,110 mi+4,475 mi
Average of roughly 4,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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