2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RK54 ACU
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2007. Recorded mileage 118,982 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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RK54 ACU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2021
- 118,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK54 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (RK54 ACU) between June 2007 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
RK54 ACU Mileage History
- 12/06/2007157 mi
- 02/06/200811,724 mi+11,567 mi
- 11/06/200919,010 mi+7,286 mi
- 01/06/201025,771 mi+6,761 mi
- 18/05/201132,537 mi+6,766 mi
- 30/05/201244,231 mi+11,694 mi
- 28/05/201354,384 mi+10,153 mi
- 03/06/201460,767 mi+6,383 mi
- 15/06/201565,647 mi+4,880 mi
- 09/06/201670,270 mi+4,623 mi
- 13/06/201778,432 mi+8,162 mi
- 13/06/201778,432 mi
- 09/06/201883,848 mi+5,416 mi
- 08/06/201993,935 mi+10,087 mi
- 14/12/2020108,458 mi+14,523 mi
- 14/12/2020108,458 mi
- 26/11/2021118,982 mi+10,524 mi
Average of roughly 8,218 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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