2007 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · OY57 LFE
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 115,960 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,960 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.
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OY57 LFE Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 115,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY57 LFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (OY57 LFE) between October 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached brake sensor wire, insecure & rubbing on drivesha”.
OY57 LFE Mileage History
- 04/10/201016,355 mi
- 04/10/201016,355 mi
- 22/09/201122,253 mi+5,898 mi
- 25/09/201227,806 mi+5,553 mi
- 01/10/201333,590 mi+5,784 mi
- 02/10/201333,590 mi
- 19/09/201442,339 mi+8,749 mi
- 30/09/201548,077 mi+5,738 mi
- 30/09/201658,294 mi+10,217 mi
- 16/12/201764,457 mi+6,163 mi
- 18/12/201764,458 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/201865,166 mi+708 mi
- 30/04/201976,328 mi+11,162 mi
- 16/07/202085,656 mi+9,328 mi
- 07/07/202190,491 mi+4,835 mi
- 08/07/202190,503 mi+12 mi
- 14/07/202295,517 mi+5,014 mi
- 14/07/2023101,559 mi+6,042 mi
- 17/07/2023101,676 mi+117 mi
- 19/07/2024107,504 mi+5,828 mi
- 29/07/2025111,894 mi+4,390 mi
- 17/07/2026115,960 mi+4,066 mi
Average of roughly 6,311 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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