2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YC07 VLE
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2007. Recorded mileage 188,242 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,242 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.
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YC07 VLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 188,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC07 VLE 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 (YC07 VLE) between December 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light additional centre brake light flashing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”.
YC07 VLE Mileage History
- 07/12/2021166,951 mi
- 14/12/2022170,006 mi+3,055 mi
- 19/01/2024182,067 mi+12,061 mi
- 22/05/2026188,207 mi+6,140 mi
- 02/06/2026188,242 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 4,747 miles per year across 5 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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