No, R685 JPK is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R685 JPK?

The MOT for R685 JPK is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 December 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of R685 JPK?

The recorded mileage for R685 JPK is 162,855 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R685 JPK ULEZ compliant?

No, R685 JPK 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 2.8L Petrol · R685 JPK

R685 JPK

1998 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 162,855 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/12/2015
Road Tax: Untaxed (08/03/2016)
Recorded Mileage: 162,855 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 18/12/2015

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 08/03/2016

Mileage: 162,855 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2793cc

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R685 JPK Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2014
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R685 JPK Mileage History

18/04/2006104,307 mi
03/05/2007113,572 mi+9,265 mi
30/04/2008122,942 mi+9,370 mi
05/05/2009134,059 mi+11,117 mi
30/04/201014,376 mi-119,683 mi
12/05/2010144,130 mi+129,754 mi
12/05/2010144,130 mi
03/10/2011154,077 mi+9,947 mi
04/10/2011154,077 mi
08/10/2012158,460 mi+4,383 mi
17/10/2013162,855 mi+4,395 mi

Average of roughly 7,808 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R685 JPK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 06:52

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R685 JPK) between April 2006 and December 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.

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