No, P188 RWS is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P188 RWS?

The MOT for P188 RWS is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 October 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of P188 RWS?

The recorded mileage for P188 RWS is 133,512 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P188 RWS ULEZ compliant?

No, P188 RWS 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

1996 BMW 520 2.0L Petrol · P188 RWS

P188 RWS

1996 BMW 520 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 133,512 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 520
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/10/2012
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/05/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 133,512 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 30/10/2012

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/05/2012

Mileage: 133,512 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1991cc

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P188 RWS Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2011
133,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 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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! Older vehicle

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P188 RWS Mileage History

15/11/200586,218 mi
16/11/200586,222 mi+4 mi
14/11/200692,042 mi+5,820 mi
19/10/200797,632 mi+5,590 mi
16/10/2008103,402 mi+5,770 mi
17/10/2008103,402 mi
12/11/2009110,178 mi+6,776 mi
13/11/2009110,180 mi+2 mi
30/11/2010116,789 mi+6,609 mi
01/12/2010116,790 mi+1 mi
31/10/2011133,512 mi+16,722 mi

Average of roughly 7,938 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

P188 RWS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 02:16

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 1996 BMW 520 (P188 RWS) between November 2005 and October 2011.

The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”.

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