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2007 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · MA57 PXS

MA57 PXS

2007 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 47,777 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Jul 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
47,777 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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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 06 Jul 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
2494cc
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MA57 PXS Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2022
  • 47,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MA57 PXS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 19:53
MOT Analysis

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

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (MA57 PXS) between September 2010 and July 2022.

The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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MA57 PXS Mileage History

  1. 23/09/201011,031 mi
  2. 19/09/201114,586 mi+3,555 mi
  3. 18/09/201218,324 mi+3,738 mi
  4. 17/09/201321,144 mi+2,820 mi
  5. 17/09/201423,869 mi+2,725 mi
  6. 09/09/201526,312 mi+2,443 mi
  7. 04/10/201629,318 mi+3,006 mi
  8. 25/09/201732,417 mi+3,099 mi
  9. 24/09/201834,602 mi+2,185 mi
  10. 27/09/201936,697 mi+2,095 mi
  11. 27/09/201936,697 mi
  12. 17/06/202037,406 mi+709 mi
  13. 05/07/202141,845 mi+4,439 mi
  14. 08/07/202247,777 mi+5,932 mi
  15. 08/07/202247,777 mi

Average of roughly 3,117 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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