R697BLC

BMW 3 SERIES

1998 · Blue · Petrol · 1,796 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 12 Nov 2026 (29 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Apr 2027 (169 days left)

Mileage

135,662 mi

At MOT on 08 Nov 2025

About R697BLC

Registration R697BLC is a 1998 blue BMW 3 SERIES with a 1,796cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 28 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 12 November 2026, which is 29 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 April 2027, 169 days from today.

The vehicle has 5 MOT tests on record, including 4 passes and 1 fail, with 23 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 135,662 miles on 08 November 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 3,977 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 5 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 660069179626
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026
Mileage recorded: 135,662 KM
Registration at time of test: R697BLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Prescribed Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MOT test number: 237344166280
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025
Mileage recorded: 132,821 KM
Registration at time of test: R697BLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MOT test number: 924149440225
Mileage recorded: 132,821 KM
Registration at time of test: R697BLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MOT test number: 839279144704
Expiry date: 08 Nov 2024
Mileage recorded: 129,913 KM
Registration at time of test: R697BLC
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle specifications

Model: 3 SERIES
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,796 cc
First Registered: Mar 1998
First Used on Road: 31 Dec 1998
CO2 Emissions: 0 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 10 Feb 2026
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 195/65R15

All four wheels 15" wheel

195/65R15 T 91

Fitted to front and rear

Width

195 mm

Tread width

Profile

65%

Sidewall

Wheel

15"

Rim

Speed T

118 mph

Max speed

Load 91

615 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 16 Sep 2026 at 16:05.