2011 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YR61 OOW
2011 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 172,194 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 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 19 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,194 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.
YR61 OOW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 172,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YR61 OOW Mileage History
- 10/11/201467,723 mi
- 14/07/201582,211 mi+14,488 mi
- 14/07/201684,197 mi+1,986 mi
- 18/07/201684,207 mi+10 mi
- 29/04/201785,573 mi+1,366 mi
- 28/04/201898,860 mi+13,287 mi
- 12/04/2019110,654 mi+11,794 mi
- 15/04/2019110,654 mi
- 09/03/2020117,228 mi+6,574 mi
- 09/03/2020117,228 mi
- 24/02/2021118,937 mi+1,709 mi
- 24/02/2021118,937 mi
- 04/03/2022134,029 mi+15,092 mi
- 06/03/2023145,052 mi+11,023 mi
- 04/03/2024153,209 mi+8,157 mi
- 20/03/2025172,194 mi+18,985 mi
Average of roughly 10,086 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
YR61 OOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (YR61 OOW) between November 2014 and March 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
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