No, R435 BLF is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R435 BLF?

The MOT for R435 BLF is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R435 BLF?

The recorded mileage for R435 BLF is 107,474 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R435 BLF ULEZ compliant?

No, R435 BLF 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 · R435 BLF

R435 BLF

1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 107,474 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 29/07/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 107,474 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/07/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 107,474 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R435 BLF Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
107,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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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 (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R435 BLF Mileage History

25/07/2025107,470 mi
31/07/2025107,474 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 234 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R435 BLF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 14:07

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R435 BLF) between July 2025 and July 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 July 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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