2007 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YC57 SDY
2007 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 114,120 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 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 23 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
YC57 SDY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2021
- 114,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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: Poor
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YC57 SDY Mileage History
- 30/09/201024,994 mi
- 15/10/201133,442 mi+8,448 mi
- 12/10/201240,669 mi+7,227 mi
- 21/10/201349,290 mi+8,621 mi
- 21/10/201349,290 mi
- 17/10/201457,260 mi+7,970 mi
- 19/10/201564,666 mi+7,406 mi
- 12/10/201670,906 mi+6,240 mi
- 18/10/201778,899 mi+7,993 mi
- 19/10/201778,902 mi+3 mi
- 16/10/201885,602 mi+6,700 mi
- 16/10/201885,602 mi
- 25/10/201997,283 mi+11,681 mi
- 24/10/2020103,367 mi+6,084 mi
- 13/10/2021114,033 mi+10,666 mi
- 20/10/2021114,120 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 8,062 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
YC57 SDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (YC57 SDY) between September 2010 and October 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2021 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail seriously corroded and weakened (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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