No, R196 BBY is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R196 BBY?

The MOT for R196 BBY is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R196 BBY?

The recorded mileage for R196 BBY is 147,100 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R196 BBY ULEZ compliant?

No, R196 BBY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW 735 3.5L Petrol · R196 BBY

R196 BBY

1997 BMW 735 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 147,100 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 735
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 28/09/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 147,100 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 28/09/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 147,100 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 3498cc

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R196 BBY Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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R196 BBY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 01:25

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 735 (R196 BBY) between September 2024 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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.

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