2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · AV07 VDP
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 156,717 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
AV07 VDP Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2024
- 156,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV07 VDP 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 (AV07 VDP) between April 2010 and January 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR to OSR flexi (3.6.B.2c)”.
AV07 VDP Mileage History
- 22/04/201055,304 mi
- 26/04/201162,988 mi+7,684 mi
- 26/04/201162,988 mi
- 28/04/201271,284 mi+8,296 mi
- 02/05/201271,394 mi+110 mi
- 02/05/201379,520 mi+8,126 mi
- 01/05/201486,346 mi+6,826 mi
- 01/05/201486,348 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/201590,371 mi+4,023 mi
- 10/05/201691,649 mi+1,278 mi
- 15/01/201897,292 mi+5,643 mi
- 17/01/201897,297 mi+5 mi
- 14/01/2019118,914 mi+21,617 mi
- 12/03/2020123,969 mi+5,055 mi
- 09/02/2021132,032 mi+8,063 mi
- 22/01/2022134,972 mi+2,940 mi
- 08/02/2023144,060 mi+9,088 mi
- 23/01/2024156,717 mi+12,657 mi
Average of roughly 7,372 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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