No, R50 OPC is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R50 OPC?

The MOT for R50 OPC is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 September 2021.

What is the recorded mileage of R50 OPC?

The recorded mileage for R50 OPC is 195,687 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R50 OPC ULEZ compliant?

No, R50 OPC 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 728 2.8L Petrol · R50 OPC

R50 OPC

1998 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 195,687 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 728
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/09/2021
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/11/2021)
Recorded Mileage: 195,687 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/09/2021

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/11/2021

Mileage: 195,687 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2793cc

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R50 OPC Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2020
195,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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R50 OPC Mileage History

01/08/2006118,437 mi
17/09/2007121,614 mi+3,177 mi
17/09/2007121,614 mi
25/09/2008124,214 mi+2,600 mi
25/09/2008124,214 mi
27/08/2009126,214 mi+2,000 mi
13/09/2010129,986 mi+3,772 mi
20/09/2011132,969 mi+2,983 mi
04/09/2012135,554 mi+2,585 mi
25/07/2013137,586 mi+2,032 mi
17/07/2014138,579 mi+993 mi
12/09/2017179,456 mi+40,877 mi
12/09/2017179,456 mi
07/09/2020195,687 mi+16,231 mi
10/09/2020195,687 mi

Average of roughly 5,475 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

R50 OPC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 10:33

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 728 (R50 OPC) between August 2006 and September 2020.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 10 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 51 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: “Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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