2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SM07 JJF
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 167,919 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,919 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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SM07 JJF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2023
- 167,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM07 JJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (SM07 JJF) between April 2010 and March 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SM07 JJF Mileage History
- 02/04/201018,141 mi
- 06/04/201121,192 mi+3,051 mi
- 04/12/201225,953 mi+4,761 mi
- 04/12/201225,953 mi
- 01/11/201328,609 mi+2,656 mi
- 01/11/201328,609 mi
- 30/09/201430,485 mi+1,876 mi
- 05/10/201547,544 mi+17,059 mi
- 01/10/201662,920 mi+15,376 mi
- 02/06/201766,749 mi+3,829 mi
- 02/06/201766,749 mi
- 25/05/201888,468 mi+21,719 mi
- 25/05/201888,468 mi
- 30/05/2019112,191 mi+23,723 mi
- 28/11/2020141,616 mi+29,425 mi
- 21/12/2021159,412 mi+17,796 mi
- 03/03/2023167,919 mi+8,507 mi
Average of roughly 11,596 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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