2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · J28 BBW
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2007. Recorded mileage 104,821 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,821 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.
J28 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 104,821 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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J28 BBW Mileage History
- 17/05/202490,047 mi
- 17/05/202490,048 mi+1 mi
- 30/04/202594,250 mi+4,202 mi
- 15/05/2026104,814 mi+10,564 mi
- 16/05/2026104,821 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J28 BBW 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 (J28 BBW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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