2007 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF57 TCX
2007 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 144,141 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,141 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.
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.
YF57 TCX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2019
- 144,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF57 TCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 3 Series (YF57 TCX) between December 2010 and July 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
YF57 TCX Mileage History
- 13/12/201059,052 mi
- 13/12/201059,052 mi
- 13/12/201174,749 mi+15,697 mi
- 12/07/201281,807 mi+7,058 mi
- 03/07/201392,312 mi+10,505 mi
- 05/07/201392,133 mi-179 mi
- 04/07/2014101,530 mi+9,397 mi
- 04/07/2014101,530 mi
- 09/06/2015108,821 mi+7,291 mi
- 09/06/2015108,821 mi
- 27/05/2016124,345 mi+15,524 mi
- 27/05/2016124,345 mi
- 01/06/2017134,867 mi+10,522 mi
- 08/06/2018138,234 mi+3,367 mi
- 09/06/2018138,246 mi+12 mi
- 12/06/2018138,246 mi
- 08/07/2019144,141 mi+5,895 mi
Average of roughly 9,932 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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