2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GL56 YXM
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 103,048 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,048 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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GL56 YXM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2024
- 103,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL56 YXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (GL56 YXM) between February 2010 and March 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
GL56 YXM Mileage History
- 08/02/201032,610 mi
- 03/03/201032,692 mi+82 mi
- 23/03/201133,992 mi+1,300 mi
- 28/04/201236,307 mi+2,315 mi
- 28/04/201236,307 mi
- 25/04/201337,750 mi+1,443 mi
- 26/04/201337,750 mi
- 09/05/201337,754 mi+4 mi
- 23/04/201443,500 mi+5,746 mi
- 23/04/201443,500 mi
- 06/05/201550,408 mi+6,908 mi
- 30/04/201658,222 mi+7,814 mi
- 29/04/201766,604 mi+8,382 mi
- 29/04/201766,604 mi
- 10/05/201875,547 mi+8,943 mi
- 10/05/201875,547 mi
- 13/05/201983,739 mi+8,192 mi
- 13/05/201983,739 mi
- 10/09/202092,662 mi+8,923 mi
- 02/02/202297,093 mi+4,431 mi
- 02/02/202297,093 mi
- 10/02/2023100,156 mi+3,063 mi
- 15/03/2024103,048 mi+2,892 mi
Average of roughly 4,996 miles per year across 23 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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