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When is the MOT due for R620 DWU?

The MOT for R620 DWU is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R620 DWU?

The recorded mileage for R620 DWU is 84,920 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R620 DWU ULEZ compliant?

No, R620 DWU 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

1998 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R620 DWU

R620 DWU

1998 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 84,920 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30 Mar 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 84,920 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

1896cc

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R620 DWU Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
84,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

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R620 DWU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 02:35

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R620 DWU) between March 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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R620 DWU Mileage History

15/03/200629,801 mi
15/03/200732,773 mi+2,972 mi
11/03/200835,549 mi+2,776 mi
11/03/200937,782 mi+2,233 mi
10/03/201040,193 mi+2,411 mi
02/03/201142,407 mi+2,214 mi
06/03/201244,349 mi+1,942 mi
06/03/201244,349 mi
14/03/201346,324 mi+1,975 mi
19/03/201346,335 mi+11 mi
17/03/201447,592 mi+1,257 mi
17/03/201447,592 mi
06/03/201548,975 mi+1,383 mi
16/03/201651,173 mi+2,198 mi
22/03/201754,781 mi+3,608 mi
14/03/201858,468 mi+3,687 mi
15/03/201962,571 mi+4,103 mi
10/03/202066,666 mi+4,095 mi
10/03/202168,837 mi+2,171 mi
07/03/202272,909 mi+4,072 mi
17/03/202375,451 mi+2,542 mi
04/03/202479,039 mi+3,588 mi
27/03/202581,850 mi+2,811 mi
01/04/202581,853 mi+3 mi
16/03/202684,920 mi+3,067 mi

Average of roughly 2,755 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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