2007 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · VF07 UWY
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 101,778 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF07 UWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2026
- 101,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF07 UWY 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 (VF07 UWY) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
VF07 UWY Mileage History
- 09/09/202392,438 mi
- 12/09/202495,374 mi+2,936 mi
- 13/10/202599,421 mi+4,047 mi
- 13/10/202599,421 mi
- 05/10/2026101,778 mi+2,357 mi
Average of roughly 3,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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