The road tax status for R155 DBD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R155 DBD?

The MOT for R155 DBD is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 August 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R155 DBD?

The recorded mileage for R155 DBD is 5,479 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R155 DBD ULEZ compliant?

No, R155 DBD 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 R Series 1.2L Petrol · R155 DBD

R155 DBD

1997 BMW R Series (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13/09/1997. Recorded mileage 5,479 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW R SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/08/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 5,479 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 08/08/2025

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Mileage: 5,479 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1171cc

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R155 DBD Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2024
5,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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R155 DBD Mileage History

25/05/20064,469 mi
04/04/20084,526 mi+57 mi
16/09/20094,584 mi+58 mi
18/06/20124,620 mi+36 mi
13/11/20184,760 mi+140 mi
13/11/20184,760 mi
22/05/20214,762 mi+2 mi
29/05/20214,766 mi+4 mi
13/05/20225,024 mi+258 mi
20/05/20235,218 mi+194 mi
31/05/20245,476 mi+258 mi
10/08/20245,479 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

R155 DBD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:14

MOT Analysis

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12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW R Series (R155 DBD) between May 2006 and August 2024.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 10 August 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.

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