2007 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · AF57 GKN
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 141,564 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
AF57 GKN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2023
- 141,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AF57 GKN Mileage History
- 21/04/2022137,643 mi
- 20/05/2023141,564 mi+3,921 mi
- 20/05/2023141,564 mi
Average of roughly 3,635 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AF57 GKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (AF57 GKN) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2023 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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