No, R551 BFS is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R551 BFS?

The MOT for R551 BFS is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 September 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R551 BFS?

The recorded mileage for R551 BFS is 105,118 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R551 BFS ULEZ compliant?

No, R551 BFS 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 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R551 BFS

R551 BFS

1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 105,118 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 04/09/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 105,118 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/09/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 105,118 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R551 BFS Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2023
105,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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R551 BFS Mileage History

26/08/2022105,069 mi
06/09/2023105,118 mi+49 mi

Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R551 BFS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 23:30

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R551 BFS) between August 2022 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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