Official DVLA Record

2007 BMW 3 SERIES2.5L Petrol

E17 RDW

With 104,812 miles recorded, this Blue 2007 BMW 3 SERIES runs on Petrol with a 2494cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
2494cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 104,812 miles on 4 June 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the three most recent annual cycles. The official record shows no advisories or defects at any stage, and the latest test cleared the car without fault. Prior to that pass, the tester logged a failure on 3 June 2025 at identical mileage, yet recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical defect. Annual mileage sits low for a 2007-registered car, averaging roughly 5,500 miles per year against the 104,812 recorded. The odometer moved from 92,817 miles at the 5 June 2023 test to 98,519 miles at the 3 June 2024 failure and 98,520 at the pass next day, then to 104,812 by June 2025. That equates to about 5,700 miles in the first interval and 6,300 in the second. The data is sparse and clean, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emission concerns flagged across any entry. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the car's nineteen years. Low use often masks perished rubber suspension bushes, seized calipers, or hidden subframe corrosion that a no-defect MOT does not capture. The repeated same-day fail-pass pattern at both 2024 and 2025 tests suggests the keeper addressed a non-mechanical rejection swiftly; verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm no omitted rationale. Check brake disc thickness, coil spring condition, and exhaust emissions in person before purchase. The absent advisories imply conscientious presentation, yet standing periods common at this mileage accelerate tyre sidewall cracking and fluid degradation unseen on the record.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 19 Jun 2026, 02:00
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 104,812 miles on 4 June 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the three most recent annual cycles. The official record shows no advisories or defects at any stage, and the latest test cleared the car without fault. Prior to that pass, the tester logged a failure on 3 June 2025 at identical mileage, yet recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical defect. Annual mileage sits low for a 2007-registered car, averaging roughly 5,500 miles per year against the 104,812 recorded. The odometer moved from 92,817 miles at the 5 June 2023 test to 98,519 miles at the 3 June 2024 failure and 98,520 at the pass next day, then to 104,812 by June 2025. That equates to about 5,700 miles in the first interval and 6,300 in the second. The data is sparse and clean, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emission concerns flagged across any entry. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the car's nineteen years. Low use often masks perished rubber suspension bushes, seized calipers, or hidden subframe corrosion that a no-defect MOT does not capture. The repeated same-day fail-pass pattern at both 2024 and 2025 tests suggests the keeper addressed a non-mechanical rejection swiftly; verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm no omitted rationale. Check brake disc thickness, coil spring condition, and exhaust emissions in person before purchase. The absent advisories imply conscientious presentation, yet standing periods common at this mileage accelerate tyre sidewall cracking and fluid degradation unseen on the record.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this BMW 3 Series (E17 RDW) from 2007 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2023 and June 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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