2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FH56 DCF
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 186,402 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH56 DCF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 186,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH56 DCF 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 (FH56 DCF) between December 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to inner and o”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
FH56 DCF Mileage History
- 16/12/200970,959 mi
- 14/12/201079,464 mi+8,505 mi
- 12/12/201184,718 mi+5,254 mi
- 11/12/201291,255 mi+6,537 mi
- 13/12/201394,694 mi+3,439 mi
- 17/10/201498,182 mi+3,488 mi
- 02/10/2015105,128 mi+6,946 mi
- 26/09/2016112,214 mi+7,086 mi
- 18/09/2017119,829 mi+7,615 mi
- 04/10/2018129,534 mi+9,705 mi
- 07/10/2019138,777 mi+9,243 mi
- 29/09/2020145,604 mi+6,827 mi
- 05/10/2020145,636 mi+32 mi
- 05/10/2021150,123 mi+4,487 mi
- 05/10/2022158,589 mi+8,466 mi
- 10/10/2022158,652 mi+63 mi
- 07/10/2023170,096 mi+11,444 mi
- 30/10/2024177,910 mi+7,814 mi
- 04/11/2024177,962 mi+52 mi
- 20/05/2026186,402 mi+8,440 mi
Average of roughly 7,029 miles per year across 20 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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