The road tax status for P234 ABB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P234 ABB?

The MOT for P234 ABB is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 October 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of P234 ABB?

The recorded mileage for P234 ABB is 118,281 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P234 ABB ULEZ compliant?

No, P234 ABB 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

1997 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · P234 ABB

P234 ABB

1997 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 03/02/1997. Recorded mileage 118,281 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 540
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/10/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 118,281 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 4.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 02/10/2023

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Mileage: 118,281 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 4398cc

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P234 ABB Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2022
118,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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P234 ABB Mileage History

30/09/2021115,176 mi
21/09/2022118,272 mi+3,096 mi
04/10/2022118,281 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 3,074 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

P234 ABB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 03:57

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 540 (P234 ABB) between September 2021 and October 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.

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