2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YP61 HLF
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 124,544 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,544 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.
YP61 HLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2026
- 124,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YP61 HLF Mileage History
- 14/08/2023104,020 mi
- 04/09/2024105,077 mi+1,057 mi
- 06/09/2025114,781 mi+9,704 mi
- 06/09/2025114,781 mi
- 15/09/2026124,544 mi+9,763 mi
Average of roughly 6,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP61 HLF 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 (YP61 HLF) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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