No, R946 ABK is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R946 ABK?

The MOT for R946 ABK is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 June 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of R946 ABK?

The recorded mileage for R946 ABK is 190,563 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R946 ABK ULEZ compliant?

No, R946 ABK 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 · R946 ABK

R946 ABK

1997 BMW 3 Series (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 190,563 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/06/2011
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 190,563 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/06/2011

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 190,563 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1665cc

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R946 ABK Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2010
190,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 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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R946 ABK Mileage History

08/10/2005141,529 mi
10/10/2005141,529 mi
23/06/2006149,645 mi+8,116 mi
29/06/2006149,645 mi
21/06/2007165,406 mi+15,761 mi
22/06/2007165,406 mi
03/06/2008179,036 mi+13,630 mi
18/06/2009185,596 mi+6,560 mi
08/07/2009185,704 mi+108 mi
15/07/2009185,708 mi+4 mi
04/06/2010190,563 mi+4,855 mi

Average of roughly 10,534 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

R946 ABK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 21:37

MOT Analysis

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11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R946 ABK) between October 2005 and June 2010.

The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 04 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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