2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AP03 SSS
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 125,529 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP03 SSS Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2024
- 125,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP03 SSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (AP03 SSS) between November 2010 and December 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”.
AP03 SSS Mileage History
- 16/11/201038,863 mi
- 23/02/201140,071 mi+1,208 mi
- 24/02/201140,071 mi
- 17/02/201246,265 mi+6,194 mi
- 18/02/201353,545 mi+7,280 mi
- 26/02/201462,393 mi+8,848 mi
- 14/02/201569,702 mi+7,309 mi
- 18/12/201577,812 mi+8,110 mi
- 09/12/201686,570 mi+8,758 mi
- 29/11/201792,074 mi+5,504 mi
- 02/01/201995,635 mi+3,561 mi
- 05/12/2019103,679 mi+8,044 mi
- 02/12/2020106,744 mi+3,065 mi
- 06/12/2021115,469 mi+8,725 mi
- 16/12/2022119,342 mi+3,873 mi
- 06/12/2023123,017 mi+3,675 mi
- 19/12/2024125,529 mi+2,512 mi
- 19/12/2024125,529 mi
Average of roughly 6,150 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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