2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OY57 DFZ
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 106,335 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY57 DFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 106,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY57 DFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (OY57 DFZ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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 (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bracket from body to fron”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded coming from hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
OY57 DFZ Mileage History
- 16/10/202399,733 mi
- 17/10/202399,734 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2024103,864 mi+4,130 mi
- 01/10/2025106,334 mi+2,470 mi
- 01/10/2025106,335 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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