2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NM07 FBL
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 179,000 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,000 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.
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.
NM07 FBL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2022
- 179,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM07 FBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (NM07 FBL) between June 2010 and March 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel not holding (1.”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel not holding (1”.
NM07 FBL Mileage History
- 23/06/201016,218 mi
- 23/06/201126,416 mi+10,198 mi
- 15/06/201238,314 mi+11,898 mi
- 07/06/201350,235 mi+11,921 mi
- 07/06/201350,235 mi
- 03/06/201463,075 mi+12,840 mi
- 03/06/201463,077 mi+2 mi
- 26/05/201576,599 mi+13,522 mi
- 01/06/201576,980 mi+381 mi
- 27/06/201692,619 mi+15,639 mi
- 04/07/201693,117 mi+498 mi
- 20/02/2017101,227 mi+8,110 mi
- 22/02/2017101,231 mi+4 mi
- 21/02/2018127,392 mi+26,161 mi
- 21/02/2018127,392 mi
- 15/05/2019149,992 mi+22,600 mi
- 17/05/2019149,992 mi
- 12/03/2020170,562 mi+20,570 mi
- 24/02/2021297,671 mi+127,109 mi
- 24/02/2021297,671 mi
- 05/03/2022179,000 mi-118,671 mi
Average of roughly 13,914 miles per year across 21 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: 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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