Yes, R424 ARD is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 February 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R424 ARD?

The MOT for R424 ARD is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 February 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R424 ARD?

The recorded mileage for R424 ARD is 40,315 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R424 ARD ULEZ compliant?

No, R424 ARD 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R424 ARD

R424 ARD

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 40,315 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 19/02/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 40,315 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 19/02/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/02/2027

Mileage: 40,315 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2793cc

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R424 ARD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
40,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R424 ARD Mileage History

24/01/202337,989 mi
22/01/202438,903 mi+914 mi
20/01/202539,646 mi+743 mi
26/01/202640,283 mi+637 mi
20/02/202640,315 mi+32 mi

Average of roughly 756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R424 ARD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 15:09

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R424 ARD) between January 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 February 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.

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