No, R481 XYB is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R481 XYB?

The MOT for R481 XYB is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 July 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of R481 XYB?

The recorded mileage for R481 XYB is 139,904 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R481 XYB ULEZ compliant?

No, R481 XYB 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

1998 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · R481 XYB

R481 XYB

1998 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 139,904 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 520
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/07/2015
Road Tax: Untaxed (31/07/2015)
Recorded Mileage: 139,904 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 08/07/2015

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31/07/2015

Mileage: 139,904 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1991cc

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R481 XYB Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2014
139,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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R481 XYB Mileage History

07/04/2006104,492 mi
11/04/2006104,494 mi+2 mi
23/04/2007110,235 mi+5,741 mi
25/04/2007110,235 mi
02/06/2008115,724 mi+5,489 mi
13/05/2009117,743 mi+2,019 mi
09/08/2010124,712 mi+6,969 mi
22/08/2011131,047 mi+6,335 mi
26/08/2011131,047 mi
15/11/2012136,006 mi+4,959 mi
29/11/2012136,145 mi+139 mi
09/07/2014139,904 mi+3,759 mi

Average of roughly 4,290 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

R481 XYB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 10:29

MOT Analysis

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12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 520 (R481 XYB) between April 2006 and July 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 09 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.

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