2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DV57 VHT
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 211,618 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,618 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.
DV57 VHT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2023
- 211,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV57 VHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (DV57 VHT) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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))”; “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DV57 VHT Mileage History
- 03/08/2022209,355 mi
- 03/08/2022209,355 mi
- 08/08/2023211,618 mi+2,263 mi
- 09/08/2023211,618 mi
Average of roughly 2,228 miles per year across 4 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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