2007 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · MAX 521X
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 82,503 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2022. 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 03 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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.
MAX 521X Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2021
- 82,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MAX 521X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (MAX 521X) between April 2010 and August 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2021 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 (20 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
MAX 521X Mileage History
- 20/04/201032,827 mi
- 06/05/201141,818 mi+8,991 mi
- 30/05/201249,227 mi+7,409 mi
- 02/05/201355,915 mi+6,688 mi
- 26/08/201459,111 mi+3,196 mi
- 09/09/201567,181 mi+8,070 mi
- 06/02/201768,771 mi+1,590 mi
- 09/02/201869,308 mi+537 mi
- 12/03/201973,973 mi+4,665 mi
- 07/04/202097,336 mi+23,363 mi
- 09/06/202097,357 mi+21 mi
- 16/06/202097,370 mi+13 mi
- 04/08/202182,503 mi-14,867 mi
Average of roughly 4,399 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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