2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SF57 TZM
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 104,139 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF57 TZM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 104,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF57 TZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (SF57 TZM) between February 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
SF57 TZM Mileage History
- 08/02/201138,110 mi
- 26/01/201240,844 mi+2,734 mi
- 04/02/201344,275 mi+3,431 mi
- 13/02/201344,363 mi+88 mi
- 30/01/201446,834 mi+2,471 mi
- 31/01/20140 mi-46,834 mi
- 28/01/201549,524 mi+49,524 mi
- 03/02/201651,394 mi+1,870 mi
- 16/02/201752,010 mi+616 mi
- 22/01/201853,965 mi+1,955 mi
- 05/02/201962,782 mi+8,817 mi
- 04/02/202069,675 mi+6,893 mi
- 12/02/202069,675 mi
- 09/02/202174,718 mi+5,043 mi
- 27/01/202280,495 mi+5,777 mi
- 27/01/202280,495 mi
- 27/01/202385,606 mi+5,111 mi
- 27/01/202385,613 mi+7 mi
- 22/01/202490,785 mi+5,172 mi
- 27/02/202596,922 mi+6,137 mi
- 28/02/202596,931 mi+9 mi
- 20/02/2026104,139 mi+7,208 mi
Average of roughly 4,392 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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