2007 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LC07 BDF
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2007. Recorded mileage 119,826 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LC07 BDF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 119,826 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.
LC07 BDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (LC07 BDF) between May 2010 and July 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 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 (15 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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))”.
LC07 BDF Mileage History
- 12/05/20109,535 mi
- 24/05/201125,231 mi+15,696 mi
- 12/06/201231,153 mi+5,922 mi
- 24/06/201336,377 mi+5,224 mi
- 02/05/201440,055 mi+3,678 mi
- 04/06/201546,347 mi+6,292 mi
- 02/07/201657,185 mi+10,838 mi
- 23/06/201766,325 mi+9,140 mi
- 03/08/201883,122 mi+16,797 mi
- 01/02/201990,973 mi+7,851 mi
- 04/02/202098,673 mi+7,700 mi
- 02/02/2021106,544 mi+7,871 mi
- 03/02/2022113,283 mi+6,739 mi
- 07/02/2022113,302 mi+19 mi
- 23/03/2023117,283 mi+3,981 mi
- 30/04/2024118,875 mi+1,592 mi
- 15/07/2025119,826 mi+951 mi
Average of roughly 7,268 miles per year across 17 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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