2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FV57 FDM
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 143,064 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV57 FDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 143,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV57 FDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (FV57 FDM) between September 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FV57 FDM Mileage History
- 28/09/2021133,220 mi
- 28/09/2021133,220 mi
- 27/09/2022137,451 mi+4,231 mi
- 18/10/2023142,263 mi+4,812 mi
- 17/10/2024143,064 mi+801 mi
Average of roughly 3,224 miles per year across 5 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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