No, R132 KBF is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R132 KBF?

The MOT for R132 KBF is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 April 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of R132 KBF?

The recorded mileage for R132 KBF is 99,954 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R132 KBF ULEZ compliant?

No, R132 KBF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does R132 KBF have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, R132 KBF is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R132 KBF

R132 KBF

1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 99,954 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 20/04/2009
Road Tax: Untaxed (23/12/2008)
Recorded Mileage: 99,954 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 20/04/2009

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 23/12/2008

Mileage: 99,954 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1896cc

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R132 KBF Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2008
99,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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R132 KBF Mileage History

02/02/200683,772 mi
25/01/200791,278 mi+7,506 mi
01/02/200791,447 mi+169 mi
21/04/200899,954 mi+8,507 mi
21/04/200899,954 mi

Average of roughly 7,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R132 KBF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 14:29

MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R132 KBF) between February 2006 and April 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 April 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)”; “Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.

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