2007 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V23 TAB
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 150,778 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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V23 TAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 150,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V23 TAB 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 (V23 TAB) between December 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
V23 TAB Mileage History
- 23/12/2021138,608 mi
- 31/12/2022145,430 mi+6,822 mi
- 16/04/2024147,159 mi+1,729 mi
- 19/04/2025147,373 mi+214 mi
- 05/05/2026150,778 mi+3,405 mi
Average of roughly 2,788 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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