Yes, R471 ABH is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 March 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R471 ABH?

The MOT for R471 ABH is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R471 ABH?

The recorded mileage for R471 ABH is 120,298 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R471 ABH ULEZ compliant?

No, R471 ABH 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

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1997 BMW 840 4.4L Petrol · R471 ABH

R471 ABH

1997 BMW 840 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 120,298 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 840
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/05/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 120,298 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 4.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/05/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/03/2027

Mileage: 120,298 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 4398cc

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R471 ABH Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2026
120,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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R471 ABH Mileage History

07/02/2024119,637 mi
27/03/2024119,643 mi+6 mi
09/05/2025120,136 mi+493 mi
13/05/2025120,136 mi
26/06/2026120,298 mi+162 mi

Average of roughly 278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R471 ABH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 12:58

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 840 (R471 ABH) between February 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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