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When is the MOT due for R521 WLW?

The MOT for R521 WLW is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R521 WLW?

The recorded mileage for R521 WLW is 104,794 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R521 WLW ULEZ compliant?

No, R521 WLW 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 7 Series 4.4L Petrol · R521 WLW

R521 WLW

1998 BMW 7 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 104,794 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2025.

Make & Model: BMW 7 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 07 May 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,794 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 4.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

4398cc

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R521 WLW Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2024
104,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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R521 WLW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Jun 2026, 02:00

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 7 Series (R521 WLW) between October 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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R521 WLW Mileage History

08/10/2022100,506 mi
08/05/2024104,794 mi+4,288 mi

Average of roughly 2,708 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E38)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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