The road tax status for W197 DKB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for W197 DKB?

The MOT for W197 DKB is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of W197 DKB?

The recorded mileage for W197 DKB is 74,828 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W197 DKB ULEZ compliant?

No, W197 DKB 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

2000 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · W197 DKB

W197 DKB

2000 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2000. Recorded mileage 74,828 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
MOT Status: Valid until 20/08/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 74,828 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 20/08/2026

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Mileage: 74,828 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2000
Engine: 2000cc

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W197 DKB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
74,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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W197 DKB Mileage History

22/08/202359,789 mi
16/08/202468,279 mi+8,490 mi
20/08/202468,371 mi+92 mi
22/08/202574,828 mi+6,457 mi
22/08/202574,828 mi

Average of roughly 7,514 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

W197 DKB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 11:55

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 3 Series (W197 DKB) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 August 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 (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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