No, BAM 5 is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for BAM 5?

The MOT for BAM 5 is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 December 2020.

What is the recorded mileage of BAM 5?

The recorded mileage for BAM 5 is 62,634 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BAM 5 ULEZ compliant?

No, BAM 5 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 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · BAM 5

BAM 5

1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 62,634 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1998 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/12/2020
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/06/2020)
Recorded Mileage: 62,634 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/12/2020

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/06/2020

Mileage: 62,634 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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BAM 5 Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2019
62,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (15 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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BAM 5 Mileage History

21/07/200644,408 mi
18/07/200751,852 mi+7,444 mi
04/07/200856,812 mi+4,960 mi
10/07/200959,752 mi+2,940 mi
12/07/201062,109 mi+2,357 mi
18/06/201262,187 mi+78 mi
28/06/201262,200 mi+13 mi
04/01/201762,225 mi+25 mi
04/01/201762,225 mi
18/06/201962,634 mi+409 mi

Average of roughly 1,412 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

BAM 5 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 04:24

MOT Analysis

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

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (BAM 5) between July 2006 and June 2019.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 June 2019 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: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.

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