2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LC57 KBX
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 136,983 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025. 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 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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.
LC57 KBX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 136,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC57 KBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (LC57 KBX) between September 2010 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
LC57 KBX Mileage History
- 23/09/201029,410 mi
- 23/09/201029,410 mi
- 18/04/201134,129 mi+4,719 mi
- 23/03/201249,904 mi+15,775 mi
- 18/03/201364,099 mi+14,195 mi
- 11/04/201485,272 mi+21,173 mi
- 24/06/201487,834 mi+2,562 mi
- 19/06/201590,341 mi+2,507 mi
- 18/06/201693,704 mi+3,363 mi
- 18/06/201693,704 mi
- 20/06/201798,902 mi+5,198 mi
- 03/08/2018101,702 mi+2,800 mi
- 18/07/2019106,917 mi+5,215 mi
- 28/07/2020111,965 mi+5,048 mi
- 23/07/2021118,048 mi+6,083 mi
- 26/07/2021118,054 mi+6 mi
- 04/08/2022128,552 mi+10,498 mi
- 09/08/2022128,552 mi
- 31/08/2023133,272 mi+4,720 mi
- 30/08/2024136,983 mi+3,711 mi
Average of roughly 7,719 miles per year across 20 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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