2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SE57 TLE
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 180,978 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,978 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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SE57 TLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 180,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE57 TLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (SE57 TLE) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe attachment brack”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SE57 TLE Mileage History
- 02/10/2023161,678 mi
- 20/09/2024166,968 mi+5,290 mi
- 20/09/2024166,968 mi
- 02/10/2025174,808 mi+7,840 mi
- 27/08/2026180,978 mi+6,170 mi
Average of roughly 6,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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