No, L237 DUK is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for L237 DUK?

The MOT for L237 DUK is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 May 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of L237 DUK?

The recorded mileage for L237 DUK is 223,840 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L237 DUK ULEZ compliant?

No, L237 DUK 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

1993 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Petrol · L237 DUK

L237 DUK

1993 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 223,840 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 03/05/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/11/2011)
Recorded Mileage: 223,840 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/05/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/11/2011

Mileage: 223,840 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1993
Engine: 1990cc

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L237 DUK Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2011
223,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Older vehicle

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L237 DUK Mileage History

02/02/2006114,678 mi
31/01/2007180,583 mi+65,905 mi
01/02/2008195,907 mi+15,324 mi
07/02/2008195,930 mi+23 mi
19/01/2009206,118 mi+10,188 mi
19/01/2009206,118 mi
25/01/2010216,157 mi+10,039 mi
27/01/2010216,157 mi
29/04/2011223,840 mi+7,683 mi
04/05/2011223,840 mi

Average of roughly 20,799 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

L237 DUK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 02:49

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 1993 BMW 5 Series (L237 DUK) between November 2005 and May 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 04 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.

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