2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YA07 JYJ
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 169,932 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
YA07 JYJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 169,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YA07 JYJ Mileage History
- 15/06/201054,738 mi
- 30/09/201058,198 mi+3,460 mi
- 20/09/201165,115 mi+6,917 mi
- 19/09/201271,794 mi+6,679 mi
- 24/09/201378,442 mi+6,648 mi
- 23/09/201484,524 mi+6,082 mi
- 23/09/201590,210 mi+5,686 mi
- 20/09/201694,599 mi+4,389 mi
- 28/09/201694,692 mi+93 mi
- 27/09/201799,593 mi+4,901 mi
- 12/09/2018104,378 mi+4,785 mi
- 04/09/2019110,691 mi+6,313 mi
- 05/10/2020120,511 mi+9,820 mi
- 27/09/2021125,631 mi+5,120 mi
- 27/09/2021125,631 mi
- 27/09/2022133,457 mi+7,826 mi
- 27/09/2022133,457 mi
- 03/10/2023143,305 mi+9,848 mi
- 06/10/2023143,307 mi+2 mi
- 01/11/2024157,670 mi+14,363 mi
- 03/11/2025169,932 mi+12,262 mi
- 04/11/2025169,932 mi
Average of roughly 7,485 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
YA07 JYJ 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 (YA07 JYJ) between June 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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 (27 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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