No, R485 JWH is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R485 JWH?

The MOT for R485 JWH is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 November 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of R485 JWH?

The recorded mileage for R485 JWH is 179,793 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R485 JWH ULEZ compliant?

No, R485 JWH 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 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R485 JWH

R485 JWH

1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 179,793 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 13/11/2014
Road Tax: Untaxed (31/01/2014)
Recorded Mileage: 179,793 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 13/11/2014

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31/01/2014

Mileage: 179,793 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1896cc

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R485 JWH Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2013
179,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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R485 JWH Mileage History

25/03/2006124,453 mi
02/04/2007152,222 mi+27,769 mi
04/04/2007152,222 mi
12/07/2008167,314 mi+15,092 mi
12/07/2008167,314 mi
27/07/2009169,202 mi+1,888 mi
05/08/2010175,727 mi+6,525 mi
28/06/2011179,084 mi+3,357 mi
14/11/2013179,793 mi+709 mi

Average of roughly 7,241 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

R485 JWH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 12:12

MOT Analysis

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9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R485 JWH) between March 2006 and November 2013.

The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.

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