BMW 3 SERIES (2011)
MOT & Tax Status for YF11CYE
Outstanding Safety Recall
The DVSA reports that this vehicle has an active manufacturer recall which has not yet been completed. Recalls are issued for safety-critical defects and repairs are carried out free of charge by any main dealer. Contact the manufacturer with the VIN to arrange the work before driving or purchasing this vehicle.
Check recall details on GOV.UKUntaxed
Due 09 Sep 2026
Valid
Expires 03 Dec 2026
Colour
BLACK
What this BMW costs to run
Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.
Fuel economy
37.5 mpg
Estimated from 174 g/km CO2
Cost per mile
20.5p
At 169.4p/litre UK avg
Fill-up cost
£118.59
Approx. 70L tank
Yearly fuel
£1,520
At UK avg 7,400 mi/year
Estimates use the official manufacturer CO2 figure and a real-world correction. Live fuel price is the UK average from 7968 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.
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Vehicle Specifications
Model
3 SERIES
Body Type
Coupe
Fuel Type
PETROL
Engine Size
3,000 cc
First Registered
Jun 2011
First Used on Road
09 Jun 2011
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
Wheelplan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type Approval
M1
Last V5C Issued
26 Aug 2026
Safety Recall
Yes (action required)
Export Marker
No
Tyre Size
225/40R18 W 88
Front tyre
Width
225 mm
Tread width
Profile
40%
Sidewall
Wheel
18"
Rim
Speed W
168 mph
Max speed
Load 88
560 kg
Per tyre
255/35R18 W 90
Rear tyre
Width
255 mm
Tread width
Profile
35%
Sidewall
Wheel
18"
Rim
Speed W
168 mph
Max speed
Load 90
600 kg
Per tyre
This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.
225/35R19 W 88
Front tyre
Width
225 mm
Tread width
Profile
35%
Sidewall
Wheel
19"
Rim
Speed W
168 mph
Max speed
Load 88
560 kg
Per tyre
255/30R19 W 91
Rear tyre
Width
255 mm
Tread width
Profile
30%
Sidewall
Wheel
19"
Rim
Speed W
168 mph
Max speed
Load 91
615 kg
Per tyre
This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.
What do these numbers mean?
Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:
- 225 is the tread width in millimetres.
- 45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
- R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
- W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
- 91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).
Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.
About YF11CYE
Registration YF11CYE is a 2011 black BMW 3 SERIES with a 3,000cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 15 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.
The current MOT certificate is valid until 03 December 2026, which is 80 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.
The DVLA shows this vehicle as Untaxed. Driving an untaxed vehicle on a public road can result in a fine of up to £1,000 and possible clamping.
The vehicle has 15 MOT tests on record, including 14 passes and 1 fail, with 12 defects or advisories noted across the history.
Latest recorded mileage was 96,862 miles on 08 November 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 7,084 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.
COâ‚‚ emissions are rated at 174 g/km.
This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for YF11CYE. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.
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MOT History 15 tests
- MOT test number
- 856457947142
- Expiry date
- 03 Dec 2026
- Mileage recorded
- 96,862 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 227416848334
- Expiry date
- 03 Dec 2025
- Mileage recorded
- 94,049 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 694768354811
- Expiry date
- 03 Dec 2024
- Mileage recorded
- 91,652 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 737810334280
- Expiry date
- 18 Aug 2023
- Mileage recorded
- 86,604 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 300929141579
- Mileage recorded
- 86,595 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 788479368958
- Expiry date
- 09 Aug 2022
- Mileage recorded
- 80,208 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 726869534983
- Expiry date
- 09 Aug 2021
- Mileage recorded
- 75,955 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 116742348716
- Expiry date
- 09 Aug 2020
- Mileage recorded
- 72,400 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 198760898486
- Expiry date
- 09 Aug 2019
- Mileage recorded
- 67,442 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 860607490044
- Expiry date
- 09 Aug 2018
- Mileage recorded
- 61,834 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 530806425290
- Expiry date
- 08 May 2018
- Mileage recorded
- 60,585 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 934786381791
- Expiry date
- 12 Jun 2017
- Mileage recorded
- 48,804 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 407830365172
- Expiry date
- 10 Jun 2016
- Mileage recorded
- 34,486 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 258622864474
- Expiry date
- 10 Jun 2015
- Mileage recorded
- 19,297 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 288126714043
- Expiry date
- 15 Jan 2015
- Mileage recorded
- 13,196 MI
- Registration at time of test
- YF11CYE
- Data source
- DVSA
Data last updated: 13 Sep 2026 at 09:22. Run a fresh check for the latest data.