No, R705 BBW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R705 BBW?

The first MOT test for R705 BBW is due by 1 August 2000.

What is the recorded mileage of R705 BBW?

The recorded mileage for R705 BBW is 114,852 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R705 BBW ULEZ compliant?

No, R705 BBW 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 1.9L Petrol · R705 BBW

R705 BBW

1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1997. Recorded mileage 114,852 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 114,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

No test records found

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 114,852 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1896cc

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R705 BBW Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2022
114,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

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R705 BBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 13:14

MOT Analysis

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

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R705 BBW) between October 2022 and October 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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