No, R268 LPC is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R268 LPC?

The MOT for R268 LPC is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 April 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of R268 LPC?

The recorded mileage for R268 LPC is 265,570 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R268 LPC ULEZ compliant?

No, R268 LPC 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 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R268 LPC

R268 LPC

1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 265,570 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 14/04/2017
Road Tax: Untaxed (23/06/2016)
Recorded Mileage: 265,570 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/04/2017

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 23/06/2016

Mileage: 265,570 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R268 LPC Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2016
265,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (29 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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! Older vehicle

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R268 LPC Mileage History

06/06/200597,560 mi
14/06/2006103,512 mi+5,952 mi
06/06/2007109,402 mi+5,890 mi
11/06/2008119,259 mi+9,857 mi
12/06/2008119,305 mi+46 mi
02/09/2009144,486 mi+25,181 mi
08/09/2009144,566 mi+80 mi
15/10/2010160,647 mi+16,081 mi
18/10/2010160,647 mi
21/10/2011180,005 mi+19,358 mi
21/10/2011180,009 mi+4 mi
20/11/2012203,597 mi+23,588 mi
23/11/2013227,494 mi+23,897 mi
23/11/2013227,494 mi
15/11/2014246,966 mi+19,472 mi
15/11/2014246,966 mi
15/04/2016265,570 mi+18,604 mi
15/04/2016265,570 mi

Average of roughly 15,474 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

R268 LPC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 05:05

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R268 LPC) between June 2005 and April 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 15 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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