The road tax status for R481 DDL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R481 DDL?

The MOT for R481 DDL is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R481 DDL?

The recorded mileage for R481 DDL is 96,255 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R481 DDL ULEZ compliant?

No, R481 DDL 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

1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R481 DDL

R481 DDL

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12/11/1997. Recorded mileage 96,255 miles. MOT valid until 02/09/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/09/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 96,255 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 96,255 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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R481 DDL Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
9 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R481 DDL Mileage History

20/10/200637,229 mi
12/10/200741,380 mi+4,151 mi
31/12/200855,496 mi+14,116 mi
18/12/200965,344 mi+9,848 mi
20/12/201070,203 mi+4,859 mi
22/12/201174,832 mi+4,629 mi
22/12/201174,832 mi
17/12/201279,970 mi+5,138 mi
17/12/201279,970 mi
18/12/201383,240 mi+3,270 mi
10/12/201486,058 mi+2,818 mi
11/12/201588,815 mi+2,757 mi
11/12/201588,815 mi
14/12/201690,332 mi+1,517 mi
14/12/201690,332 mi
13/12/201896,255 mi+5,923 mi

Average of roughly 4,859 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

R481 DDL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 04:24

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R481 DDL) between October 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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