2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SL07 BCK
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 70,087 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,087 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.
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SL07 BCK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 70,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL07 BCK 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 (SL07 BCK) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
SL07 BCK Mileage History
- 22/11/202363,962 mi
- 04/12/202363,970 mi+8 mi
- 17/09/202466,537 mi+2,567 mi
- 20/09/202466,550 mi+13 mi
- 16/03/202670,087 mi+3,537 mi
Average of roughly 2,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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