No, R322 ABK is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R322 ABK?

The MOT for R322 ABK is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R322 ABK?

The recorded mileage for R322 ABK is 135,014 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R322 ABK ULEZ compliant?

No, R322 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 2.8L Petrol · R322 ABK

R322 ABK

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 135,014 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 05/06/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 135,014 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/06/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 135,014 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2793cc

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R322 ABK Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 24/05/2025
135,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (15 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

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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R322 ABK Mileage History

11/11/2021129,418 mi
10/11/2022131,574 mi+2,156 mi
30/03/2023131,648 mi+74 mi
07/06/2024132,879 mi+1,231 mi
24/05/2025135,014 mi+2,135 mi

Average of roughly 1,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R322 ABK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 14:30

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R322 ABK) between November 2021 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Coil spring suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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