No, V425 DRD is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for V425 DRD?

The MOT for V425 DRD is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of V425 DRD?

The recorded mileage for V425 DRD is 130,862 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V425 DRD ULEZ compliant?

No, V425 DRD 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

1999 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · V425 DRD

V425 DRD

1999 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 130,862 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
MOT Status: Valid until 21/03/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 130,862 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/03/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 130,862 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 2500cc

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V425 DRD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2025
130,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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V425 DRD Mileage History

17/08/2022129,462 mi
17/02/2024129,829 mi+367 mi
01/03/2024129,832 mi+3 mi
15/03/2025130,849 mi+1,017 mi
22/03/2025130,862 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V425 DRD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 14:10

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 3 Series (V425 DRD) between August 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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