No, R475 FAN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R475 FAN?

The MOT for R475 FAN is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 July 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of R475 FAN?

The recorded mileage for R475 FAN is 208,146 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R475 FAN ULEZ compliant?

No, R475 FAN 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 3 Series 1.7L Diesel · R475 FAN

R475 FAN

1997 BMW 3 Series (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 208,146 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/07/2015
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 208,146 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/07/2015

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 208,146 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1665cc

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R475 FAN Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2014
208,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R475 FAN Mileage History

02/02/2007156,354 mi
02/02/2007156,354 mi
04/02/2008170,780 mi+14,426 mi
06/02/2008170,785 mi+5 mi
10/07/2008174,633 mi+3,848 mi
20/06/2009178,155 mi+3,522 mi
26/06/201078,217 mi-99,938 mi
25/06/2011186,022 mi+107,805 mi
30/06/2012189,681 mi+3,659 mi
20/05/2013202,961 mi+13,280 mi
21/05/2013202,962 mi+1 mi
11/07/2014208,146 mi+5,184 mi
11/07/2014208,146 mi

Average of roughly 6,965 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R475 FAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:41

MOT Analysis

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

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R475 FAN) between February 2007 and July 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 11 July 2014 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 (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.

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