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Outstanding Recall

2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MJ07 AAF

MJ07 AAF

2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/04/2007. Recorded mileage 248,122 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 01/03/2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
248,122 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/03/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a lack of recent testing following its last recorded failure. While the car maintained a clean history between 2020 and 2022, the failure in January 2023 at 248,122 miles indicates a lapse in mechanical standards at that time. Because no test has been recorded for over three years, the maintenance trend cannot be deemed stable, and the current state of the vehicle has likely degraded significantly since the last official inspection. The mileage pattern reflects a consistent high-mileage profile, averaging approximately 13,000 miles per year over its springer-year lifespan. Between February 2021 and February 2022, the car covered roughly 6,300 miles, suggesting regular long-distance use. However, there is a notable gap in data between the January 2023 failure and the present date, where the vehicle has either remained stationary or operated without a valid certificate. This extended period of high cumulative mileage typically correlates with accelerated wear on rubber-based suspension components, way bushings, and engine cooling systems. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as the high mileage places extreme stress on control arms, shock car, and Event rotors. Given the age of the BMW, structural integrity needs to be checked for corrosion on the subframes and sills, as these areas often fail on this generation. The absence of a recent MOT means there is no verification of fluid leaks, emissions compliance, or tyre depth that would have been flagged during a standard roadworthiness check.

MJ07 AAF Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 25/01/2023
  • 248,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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 (50%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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MJ07 AAF Mileage History

  1. 25/02/2022240,227 mi
  2. 25/01/2023248,122 mi+7,895 mi

Average of roughly 8,633 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

MJ07 AAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 02:45
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (MJ07 AAF) between February 2022 and January 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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