2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KB57 PCV
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 68,173 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,173 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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KB57 PCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 68,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB57 PCV 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 (KB57 PCV) between October 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KB57 PCV Mileage History
- 22/10/202156,827 mi
- 01/11/202260,999 mi+4,172 mi
- 31/10/202364,885 mi+3,886 mi
- 17/10/202468,173 mi+3,288 mi
- 17/10/202468,173 mi
Average of roughly 3,799 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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