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2007 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LS07 AEX

LS07 AEX

2007 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 126,646 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. 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 28 Oct 2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
126,646 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Oct 2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2007
Engine
2497cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The final MOT conducted in October 2023 at 126,646 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. This follows a clean pass in July 2022 after a minor failure just one day prior, suggesting that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying issues once they were identified. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between January 2019 and February 2020, during which the car covered roughly 7,300 miles. However, the usage accelerated significantly between July 2022 and October 2023, with nearly 8,000 miles covered in just fifteen months. This recent trend suggests more frequent use in the later years, which typically accelerates the wear of rubber components and drivetrain components compared to vehicles with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension components and structural integrity, as these are common areas of failure for a BMW of this age. While the MOT history shows no recurring advisories, the age of the vehicle necessitates a check for control arm bushing degradation and potential corrosion on the subframe mounting points. Given the increased mileage since the last test, a thorough examination of the brake discs for thinning and pad thickness is necessary to ensure no significant mechanical wear has occurred since the 2023 certification.

LS07 AEX Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2023
  • 126,646 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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LS07 AEX Mileage History

  1. 25/07/2022118,964 mi
  2. 26/07/2022118,967 mi+3 mi
  3. 29/10/2023126,646 mi+7,679 mi

Average of roughly 6,086 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

LS07 AEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 02:39
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (LS07 AEX) between July 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 October 2023 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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