2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · RK07 OAS
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 217,959 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RK07 OAS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 217,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK07 OAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (RK07 OAS) between February 2010 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RK07 OAS Mileage History
- 19/02/201048,556 mi
- 22/02/201164,741 mi+16,185 mi
- 11/07/201169,533 mi+4,792 mi
- 03/02/201284,096 mi+14,563 mi
- 03/02/201284,096 mi
- 10/08/201291,975 mi+7,879 mi
- 31/08/201399,871 mi+7,896 mi
- 22/08/2014108,626 mi+8,755 mi
- 17/08/2015118,733 mi+10,107 mi
- 15/09/2016132,968 mi+14,235 mi
- 11/09/2017145,668 mi+12,700 mi
- 27/09/2018158,595 mi+12,927 mi
- 25/09/2019172,092 mi+13,497 mi
- 30/09/2020182,103 mi+10,011 mi
- 02/10/2020182,103 mi
- 01/10/2021191,411 mi+9,308 mi
- 21/09/2022200,781 mi+9,370 mi
- 16/10/2023159,705 mi-41,076 mi
- 08/10/2024207,352 mi+47,647 mi
- 16/10/2025217,954 mi+10,602 mi
- 20/10/2025217,959 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 10,813 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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