2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · VU07 FSO
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 196,697 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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 FSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2024
- 196,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU07 FSO 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 (VU07 FSO) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”.
VU07 FSO Mileage History
- 01/09/2022183,620 mi
- 02/09/2022183,626 mi+6 mi
- 29/09/2023190,011 mi+6,385 mi
- 12/10/2023190,029 mi+18 mi
- 07/11/2024196,697 mi+6,668 mi
Average of roughly 5,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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