2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC57 ABO
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 174,180 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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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YC57 ABO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2021
- 174,180 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.
YC57 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (YC57 ABO) between October 2010 and July 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2021 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “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))”.
YC57 ABO Mileage History
- 21/10/201092,888 mi
- 15/10/201199,883 mi+6,995 mi
- 26/02/2013116,588 mi+16,705 mi
- 01/03/2014126,526 mi+9,938 mi
- 09/02/2015137,020 mi+10,494 mi
- 26/09/2016150,088 mi+13,068 mi
- 29/09/2017154,689 mi+4,601 mi
- 17/11/2018159,808 mi+5,119 mi
- 21/03/2020168,260 mi+8,452 mi
- 02/07/2021174,178 mi+5,918 mi
- 06/07/2021174,180 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,592 miles per year across 11 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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