2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R123 CAJ
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 186,130 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,130 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R123 CAJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2021
- 186,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R123 CAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (R123 CAJ) between September 2010 and March 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
R123 CAJ Mileage History
- 29/09/201046,404 mi
- 29/09/201160,200 mi+13,796 mi
- 29/09/201160,200 mi
- 10/10/201274,743 mi+14,543 mi
- 18/11/201394,728 mi+19,985 mi
- 24/02/201497,413 mi+2,685 mi
- 27/02/2015122,170 mi+24,757 mi
- 23/11/2015135,459 mi+13,289 mi
- 13/12/2016140,615 mi+5,156 mi
- 12/12/2017145,536 mi+4,921 mi
- 08/12/2018164,023 mi+18,487 mi
- 15/03/2020172,631 mi+8,608 mi
- 21/03/2021186,130 mi+13,499 mi
Average of roughly 13,338 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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