2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RF57 BXJ
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 174,479 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF57 BXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 174,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF57 BXJ 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 (RF57 BXJ) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
RF57 BXJ Mileage History
- 07/07/2022147,171 mi
- 14/07/2023155,090 mi+7,919 mi
- 21/06/2024160,178 mi+5,088 mi
- 15/07/2025167,826 mi+7,648 mi
- 10/07/2026174,479 mi+6,653 mi
Average of roughly 6,813 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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