2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YC57 LJE
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 159,433 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 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 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,433 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.
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.
YC57 LJE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 159,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC57 LJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (YC57 LJE) between June 2010 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YC57 LJE Mileage History
- 14/06/201039,630 mi
- 15/06/201144,713 mi+5,083 mi
- 07/06/201249,434 mi+4,721 mi
- 17/06/201360,348 mi+10,914 mi
- 17/06/201360,348 mi
- 16/06/201474,199 mi+13,851 mi
- 20/02/201581,356 mi+7,157 mi
- 20/02/201581,356 mi
- 23/01/201689,875 mi+8,519 mi
- 09/03/2017100,514 mi+10,639 mi
- 09/03/2018106,844 mi+6,330 mi
- 20/02/2019114,258 mi+7,414 mi
- 08/09/2020132,082 mi+17,824 mi
- 13/09/2021136,203 mi+4,121 mi
- 28/10/2022140,715 mi+4,512 mi
- 18/10/2023147,499 mi+6,784 mi
- 18/10/2023147,499 mi
- 08/10/2024158,951 mi+11,452 mi
- 18/10/2024159,433 mi+482 mi
Average of roughly 8,350 miles per year across 19 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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