2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SA07 DCO
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 60,973 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,973 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.
SA07 DCO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 60,973 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.
SA07 DCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (SA07 DCO) between April 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
SA07 DCO Mileage History
- 16/04/201013,934 mi
- 06/04/201119,417 mi+5,483 mi
- 23/03/201222,037 mi+2,620 mi
- 10/04/201324,355 mi+2,318 mi
- 15/04/201426,498 mi+2,143 mi
- 31/03/201528,592 mi+2,094 mi
- 13/04/201630,263 mi+1,671 mi
- 13/04/201630,263 mi
- 05/04/201731,991 mi+1,728 mi
- 21/03/201834,091 mi+2,100 mi
- 08/04/201936,532 mi+2,441 mi
- 09/04/202038,541 mi+2,009 mi
- 06/04/202139,958 mi+1,417 mi
- 06/04/202139,958 mi
- 28/03/202241,457 mi+1,499 mi
- 04/04/202346,326 mi+4,869 mi
- 02/04/202451,372 mi+5,046 mi
- 13/03/202555,011 mi+3,639 mi
- 18/03/202660,973 mi+5,962 mi
Average of roughly 2,955 miles per year across 19 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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