2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · J12 WAW
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 186,658 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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J12 WAW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 186,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J12 WAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (J12 WAW) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
J12 WAW Mileage History
- 15/10/2022161,421 mi
- 09/12/2023165,001 mi+3,580 mi
- 04/12/2024175,053 mi+10,052 mi
- 06/12/2025186,658 mi+11,605 mi
Average of roughly 8,029 miles per year across 4 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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