No, R917 RWP is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R917 RWP?

The MOT for R917 RWP is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 June 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of R917 RWP?

The recorded mileage for R917 RWP is 77,068 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R917 RWP ULEZ compliant?

No, R917 RWP 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 · R917 RWP

R917 RWP

1998 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 77,068 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/06/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/06/2013)
Recorded Mileage: 77,068 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/06/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/06/2013

Mileage: 77,068 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R917 RWP Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2012
77,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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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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R917 RWP Mileage History

28/06/200650,493 mi
15/06/200755,732 mi+5,239 mi
30/06/200860,734 mi+5,002 mi
30/06/200860,734 mi
16/06/200965,794 mi+5,060 mi
26/06/201070,132 mi+4,338 mi
26/06/201070,132 mi
13/06/201173,828 mi+3,696 mi
14/06/201173,828 mi
27/06/201277,068 mi+3,240 mi
27/06/201277,068 mi

Average of roughly 4,431 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

R917 RWP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 04:09

MOT Analysis

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

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 3 Series (R917 RWP) between June 2006 and June 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 27 June 2012 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.

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