2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FP07 VZH
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2007. Recorded mileage 169,815 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,815 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.
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FP07 VZH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 169,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP07 VZH 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 (FP07 VZH) between April 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 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: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
FP07 VZH Mileage History
- 27/04/201032,567 mi
- 27/04/201032,567 mi
- 13/04/201141,027 mi+8,460 mi
- 13/04/201141,027 mi
- 23/04/201249,659 mi+8,632 mi
- 12/10/201252,908 mi+3,249 mi
- 17/04/201356,686 mi+3,778 mi
- 28/03/201484,733 mi+28,047 mi
- 12/03/201595,777 mi+11,044 mi
- 04/03/2016107,707 mi+11,930 mi
- 04/03/2016107,707 mi
- 28/02/2017117,600 mi+9,893 mi
- 07/03/2017117,605 mi+5 mi
- 24/04/2018123,041 mi+5,436 mi
- 26/03/2019125,710 mi+2,669 mi
- 09/01/2021130,813 mi+5,103 mi
- 08/01/2022134,080 mi+3,267 mi
- 11/01/2023139,908 mi+5,828 mi
- 03/01/2024148,348 mi+8,440 mi
- 31/01/2025160,750 mi+12,402 mi
- 31/03/2026169,815 mi+9,065 mi
Average of roughly 8,618 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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