2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · CH53 ALK
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 181,986 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 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 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,986 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.
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CH53 ALK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 181,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CH53 ALK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (CH53 ALK) between March 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.50, mean value 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CH53 ALK Mileage History
- 05/03/201036,986 mi
- 07/03/201152,482 mi+15,496 mi
- 15/03/201268,501 mi+16,019 mi
- 18/03/201383,957 mi+15,456 mi
- 07/03/2014100,000 mi+16,043 mi
- 27/03/2015114,134 mi+14,134 mi
- 22/01/2016125,792 mi+11,658 mi
- 23/01/2017136,644 mi+10,852 mi
- 26/01/2017136,644 mi
- 30/01/2018143,940 mi+7,296 mi
- 31/01/2018143,950 mi+10 mi
- 08/02/2019154,543 mi+10,593 mi
- 21/02/2019154,553 mi+10 mi
- 07/02/2020157,752 mi+3,199 mi
- 04/02/2021162,874 mi+5,122 mi
- 14/02/2022167,283 mi+4,409 mi
- 14/02/2022167,294 mi+11 mi
- 22/02/2023172,366 mi+5,072 mi
- 04/03/2024174,258 mi+1,892 mi
- 17/02/2025177,716 mi+3,458 mi
- 16/03/2026181,986 mi+4,270 mi
Average of roughly 9,045 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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