2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK61 PXV
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 107,658 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK61 PXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 107,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK61 PXV 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 (YK61 PXV) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by rear fog lamp operation (4.3.3 (b))”.
YK61 PXV Mileage History
- 14/08/202495,581 mi
- 15/08/202495,598 mi+17 mi
- 14/08/2025100,837 mi+5,239 mi
- 04/08/2026107,648 mi+6,811 mi
- 04/08/2026107,658 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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