2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · CE57 FAJ
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 105,431 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2021. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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.
CE57 FAJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2020
- 105,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE57 FAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (CE57 FAJ) between August 2010 and August 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2020 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)”.
CE57 FAJ Mileage History
- 16/08/2010103,544 mi
- 24/08/2010104,295 mi+751 mi
- 25/08/2011130,311 mi+26,016 mi
- 14/09/2012157,232 mi+26,921 mi
- 14/09/2012157,232 mi
- 12/09/2013166,036 mi+8,804 mi
- 12/09/2013166,036 mi
- 12/09/2014168,243 mi+2,207 mi
- 20/12/201484,801 mi-83,442 mi
- 17/01/201584,813 mi+12 mi
- 20/07/201587,180 mi+2,367 mi
- 29/07/201691,878 mi+4,698 mi
- 29/07/201691,878 mi
- 28/07/201797,894 mi+6,016 mi
- 22/08/2018100,133 mi+2,239 mi
- 22/08/2019103,131 mi+2,998 mi
- 25/08/2020105,431 mi+2,300 mi
Average of roughly 188 miles per year across 17 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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