2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LJ07 XTO
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 189,668 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,668 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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LJ07 XTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2026
- 189,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ07 XTO 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 (LJ07 XTO) between June 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Worn on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LJ07 XTO Mileage History
- 01/06/2022157,451 mi
- 06/04/2023166,092 mi+8,641 mi
- 13/02/2025174,154 mi+8,062 mi
- 13/02/2025174,157 mi+3 mi
- 22/04/2026189,668 mi+15,511 mi
Average of roughly 8,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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