The road tax status for R474 EEC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R474 EEC?

The first MOT test for R474 EEC is due by 12 August 2000.

What is the recorded mileage of R474 EEC?

The recorded mileage for R474 EEC is 130,224 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R474 EEC ULEZ compliant?

No, R474 EEC 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 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · R474 EEC

R474 EEC

1997 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13/08/1997. Recorded mileage 130,224 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 130,224 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Mileage: 130,224 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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R474 EEC Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 17/12/2021
130,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

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R474 EEC Mileage History

20/02/2006114,275 mi
22/02/2006114,275 mi
22/02/2007125,928 mi+11,653 mi
22/02/2007125,928 mi
12/10/2015130,164 mi+4,236 mi
08/01/2020130,200 mi+36 mi
09/01/2020130,207 mi+7 mi
17/12/2021130,224 mi+17 mi

Average of roughly 1,008 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

R474 EEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:36

MOT Analysis

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8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 5 Series (R474 EEC) between February 2006 and December 2021.

The record contains 3 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 17 December 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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