2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OY57 RKU
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 98,189 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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OY57 RKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2025
- 98,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY57 RKU 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 RKU) between August 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
OY57 RKU Mileage History
- 21/08/202394,001 mi
- 23/08/202394,002 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/202497,172 mi+3,170 mi
- 15/04/202598,157 mi+985 mi
- 23/04/202598,189 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 2,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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