2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · VU07 FJC
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 May 2007. Recorded mileage 98,706 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 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 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,706 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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VU07 FJC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 98,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU07 FJC 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 (VU07 FJC) between May 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 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))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
VU07 FJC Mileage History
- 01/05/201015,944 mi
- 07/05/201016,022 mi+78 mi
- 03/05/201119,523 mi+3,501 mi
- 31/01/201223,268 mi+3,745 mi
- 28/01/201331,212 mi+7,944 mi
- 28/10/201335,778 mi+4,566 mi
- 27/10/201444,507 mi+8,729 mi
- 27/10/201552,936 mi+8,429 mi
- 27/10/201552,936 mi
- 15/10/201658,754 mi+5,818 mi
- 21/10/201764,843 mi+6,089 mi
- 13/10/201868,733 mi+3,890 mi
- 05/10/201973,198 mi+4,465 mi
- 05/10/201973,198 mi
- 17/10/202074,929 mi+1,731 mi
- 16/10/202177,061 mi+2,132 mi
- 22/10/202280,281 mi+3,220 mi
- 22/10/202280,282 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/202383,299 mi+3,017 mi
- 19/06/202484,997 mi+1,698 mi
- 24/10/202597,563 mi+12,566 mi
- 28/03/202698,706 mi+1,143 mi
Average of roughly 5,203 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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