2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RV57 XAF
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 125,900 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
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.
RV57 XAF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2024
- 125,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV57 XAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (RV57 XAF) between October 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
RV57 XAF Mileage History
- 04/10/2022121,112 mi
- 18/10/2022121,435 mi+323 mi
- 23/01/2024125,899 mi+4,464 mi
- 23/01/2024125,900 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,672 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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