2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GP07 FVT
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2007. Recorded mileage 145,656 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,656 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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GP07 FVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
- 145,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP07 FVT 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 (GP07 FVT) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2024 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: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GP07 FVT Mileage History
- 22/01/2022130,061 mi
- 27/03/2023138,149 mi+8,088 mi
- 27/03/2023138,149 mi
- 04/04/2024145,654 mi+7,505 mi
- 18/04/2024145,656 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,969 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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