2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YA56 HCC
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 128,922 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,922 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YA56 HCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 128,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA56 HCC 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 (YA56 HCC) between November 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Emissions unable to be completed misfire and cutting out (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
YA56 HCC Mileage History
- 01/11/2021120,948 mi
- 22/03/2023125,527 mi+4,579 mi
- 22/03/2023125,530 mi+3 mi
- 26/03/2024128,865 mi+3,335 mi
- 29/04/2024128,922 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 3,200 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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