2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AY07 WRC
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 168,486 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 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 15 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,486 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.
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AY07 WRC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 168,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY07 WRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (AY07 WRC) between July 2009 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
AY07 WRC Mileage History
- 23/07/200946,243 mi
- 29/07/201068,196 mi+21,953 mi
- 21/01/201170,087 mi+1,891 mi
- 23/08/201176,424 mi+6,337 mi
- 10/10/201287,252 mi+10,828 mi
- 24/09/201371,806 mi-15,446 mi
- 31/10/2014104,635 mi+32,829 mi
- 05/10/2015109,130 mi+4,495 mi
- 05/10/2016114,735 mi+5,605 mi
- 05/10/2017118,416 mi+3,681 mi
- 05/11/2018120,873 mi+2,457 mi
- 03/12/2019126,571 mi+5,698 mi
- 03/12/2019126,571 mi
- 21/08/2021133,180 mi+6,609 mi
- 30/09/2021133,275 mi+95 mi
- 27/09/2022143,596 mi+10,321 mi
- 28/09/2022143,635 mi+39 mi
- 04/10/2023159,738 mi+16,103 mi
- 17/10/2024168,486 mi+8,748 mi
- 17/10/2024168,486 mi
Average of roughly 8,023 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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