2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OU07 WCM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the latest MOT on 18 January 2024 passed with no defects recorded at 99 902 miles, indicating an improving maintenance trend after the 2023 test flagged a distorted rear road wheel, thin front brake pads and edge‑worn tyres. The absence of advisories in the most recent test suggests those issues were addressed or have not progressed, while the 2023 failures were relatively minor consumables rather than structural faults. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 2007 model, averaging roughly 5 258 miles per year over its 19‑year life. The MOT entries show a consistent annual schedule, with the gap from February 2023 (97 014 miles) to January 2024 (99 902 miles) covering about ten months and just under 3 000 miles, reflecting light usage or periods of storage. The record is dense enough to reveal a pattern of low overall mileage, which typically reduces wear on suspension, brakes and drivetrain components, though the intermittent advisories point to uneven maintenance of consumables. A buyer should inspect the front and rear tyres for the recurring edge wear and near‑limit tread observed from 2017 onward, check brake pad thickness and disc condition given the 2023 thin‑pad advisory, and examine suspension bushes for the general ageing noted in 2019. The distorted rear road wheel reported in 2019 and 2023 warrants a close visual and dimensional check, while under‑trays and engine covers fitted in several years may obscure corrosion or exhaust hanger deterioration—remove them where possible to assess the underside. Verify that the windscreen damage within zone A remains contained and that any child‑seat fittings allow full inspection of the adult belt. Finally, ensure the washer fluid system functions after the 2011 failure, and confirm that all advisories have been resolved before purchase.