2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · RO57 UNP
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 162,207 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,207 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.
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RO57 UNP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 162,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO57 UNP 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 (RO57 UNP) between September 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
RO57 UNP Mileage History
- 13/09/201019,277 mi
- 15/09/201019,310 mi+33 mi
- 07/09/201125,712 mi+6,402 mi
- 12/09/201231,192 mi+5,480 mi
- 11/09/201335,713 mi+4,521 mi
- 11/09/201335,713 mi
- 20/03/201437,171 mi+1,458 mi
- 04/03/201556,050 mi+18,879 mi
- 02/03/201663,557 mi+7,507 mi
- 03/03/201663,562 mi+5 mi
- 11/03/201776,086 mi+12,524 mi
- 24/02/201890,617 mi+14,531 mi
- 24/02/201890,623 mi+6 mi
- 23/02/2019102,840 mi+12,217 mi
- 22/02/2020107,623 mi+4,783 mi
- 22/02/2021112,516 mi+4,893 mi
- 09/03/2022121,931 mi+9,415 mi
- 24/02/2023127,903 mi+5,972 mi
- 26/02/2024138,588 mi+10,685 mi
- 01/03/2025149,622 mi+11,034 mi
- 02/03/2026162,207 mi+12,585 mi
Average of roughly 9,241 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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