2007 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · AP57 JZM
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 223,984 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,984 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.
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AP57 JZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2023
- 223,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP57 JZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (AP57 JZM) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sub frame brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AP57 JZM Mileage History
- 29/10/2021207,621 mi
- 29/10/2021207,621 mi
- 26/10/2022217,721 mi+10,100 mi
- 27/10/2022217,721 mi
- 10/11/2023223,984 mi+6,263 mi
Average of roughly 8,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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