2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CE57 FBO
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 188,055 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,055 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.
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 FBO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 188,055 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 FBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (CE57 FBO) between September 2010 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 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: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
CE57 FBO Mileage History
- 01/09/201036,111 mi
- 17/01/201141,736 mi+5,625 mi
- 11/01/201246,425 mi+4,689 mi
- 16/01/201351,266 mi+4,841 mi
- 15/01/201456,669 mi+5,403 mi
- 21/01/201561,067 mi+4,398 mi
- 21/12/201575,333 mi+14,266 mi
- 23/12/201575,451 mi+118 mi
- 30/12/201691,045 mi+15,594 mi
- 30/08/2017100,981 mi+9,936 mi
- 06/06/2018111,429 mi+10,448 mi
- 07/06/2018111,429 mi
- 31/05/2019126,991 mi+15,562 mi
- 27/11/2020147,174 mi+20,183 mi
- 23/12/2021159,762 mi+12,588 mi
- 29/12/2022170,023 mi+10,261 mi
- 30/12/2022170,029 mi+6 mi
- 28/12/2023179,767 mi+9,738 mi
- 28/12/2023179,767 mi
- 21/02/2025185,350 mi+5,583 mi
- 23/02/2026188,050 mi+2,700 mi
- 26/02/2026188,055 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,811 miles per year across 22 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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