2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · N22 LAM
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 172,003 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
N22 LAM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 172,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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N22 LAM Mileage History
- 25/11/201039,125 mi
- 25/11/201039,125 mi
- 27/07/201151,051 mi+11,926 mi
- 18/07/201269,709 mi+18,658 mi
- 27/07/201269,856 mi+147 mi
- 16/07/201387,031 mi+17,175 mi
- 16/07/201387,031 mi
- 30/07/2014108,373 mi+21,342 mi
- 30/07/2014108,373 mi
- 09/07/2015127,271 mi+18,898 mi
- 14/07/2016142,840 mi+15,569 mi
- 14/07/2016142,841 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2017148,048 mi+5,207 mi
- 17/07/2018148,811 mi+763 mi
- 17/07/2018148,816 mi+5 mi
- 16/07/2019149,632 mi+816 mi
- 16/07/2019149,632 mi
- 07/07/2020150,033 mi+401 mi
- 08/07/2020150,033 mi
- 23/07/2021151,706 mi+1,673 mi
- 26/07/2022153,749 mi+2,043 mi
- 05/07/2023161,861 mi+8,112 mi
- 05/07/2023161,861 mi
- 24/07/2024166,962 mi+5,101 mi
- 29/07/2025172,003 mi+5,041 mi
Average of roughly 9,055 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
N22 LAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (N22 LAM) between November 2010 and July 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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