2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · PN57 DXE
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 237,428 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN57 DXE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 237,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN57 DXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (PN57 DXE) between December 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
PN57 DXE Mileage History
- 18/12/2014110,312 mi
- 18/12/2014110,312 mi
- 09/03/2016140,506 mi+30,194 mi
- 30/06/2017164,730 mi+24,224 mi
- 10/07/2018170,650 mi+5,920 mi
- 19/07/2019184,532 mi+13,882 mi
- 13/01/2021205,929 mi+21,397 mi
- 13/01/2021205,929 mi
- 15/01/2022218,878 mi+12,949 mi
- 15/01/2022218,878 mi
- 18/01/2023225,603 mi+6,725 mi
- 18/01/2023225,603 mi
- 05/04/2024230,385 mi+4,782 mi
- 18/07/2025232,532 mi+2,147 mi
- 13/10/2026237,400 mi+4,868 mi
- 23/10/2026237,428 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 10,730 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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