2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MA57 CZM
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 166,633 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA57 CZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 166,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA57 CZM 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 (MA57 CZM) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
MA57 CZM Mileage History
- 04/10/2023152,771 mi
- 09/10/2024157,200 mi+4,429 mi
- 10/10/2024157,225 mi+25 mi
- 30/09/2025161,817 mi+4,592 mi
- 02/10/2026166,633 mi+4,816 mi
Average of roughly 4,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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