No, R331 BLD is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R331 BLD?

The MOT for R331 BLD is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 June 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R331 BLD?

The recorded mileage for R331 BLD is 70,795 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R331 BLD ULEZ compliant?

No, R331 BLD 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 M3 3.2L Petrol · R331 BLD

R331 BLD

1997 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 70,795 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW M3
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 25/06/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 70,795 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 25/06/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 70,795 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 3201cc

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R331 BLD Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
70,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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R331 BLD Mileage History

09/11/202169,099 mi
27/06/202570,795 mi+1,696 mi
27/06/202570,795 mi

Average of roughly 467 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R331 BLD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Sept 2026, 01:27

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW M3 (R331 BLD) between November 2021 and June 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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

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