No, P873 TBJ is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P873 TBJ?

The MOT for P873 TBJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 August 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of P873 TBJ?

The recorded mileage for P873 TBJ is 145,236 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P873 TBJ ULEZ compliant?

No, P873 TBJ 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 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P873 TBJ

P873 TBJ

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 145,236 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2019.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 28 Aug 2019
Road Tax: Untaxed (07 Feb 2019)
Recorded Mileage: 145,236 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

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Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 07 Feb 2019

Fuel Type

PETROL

Year

1997

Engine

2494cc

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P873 TBJ Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2018
145,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (59 mentions)

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P873 TBJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 04:05

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P873 TBJ) between September 2005 and August 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 29 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (59 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 86 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to the cords (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”.

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P873 TBJ Mileage History

28/09/200585,929 mi
11/10/200694,087 mi+8,158 mi
11/10/200694,087 mi
02/11/2007102,946 mi+8,859 mi
05/11/2007102,946 mi
06/11/2008105,432 mi+2,486 mi
09/11/2009109,840 mi+4,408 mi
09/11/2009109,840 mi
08/11/2010113,622 mi+3,782 mi
11/11/2010113,624 mi+2 mi
07/02/2012119,352 mi+5,728 mi
09/02/2012119,355 mi+3 mi
22/01/2013125,656 mi+6,301 mi
05/02/2013125,823 mi+167 mi
07/02/2014132,408 mi+6,585 mi
12/02/2014132,426 mi+18 mi
05/02/2015136,753 mi+4,327 mi
06/02/2015136,753 mi
10/02/201678,135 mi-58,618 mi
17/02/201678,135 mi
16/02/2017144,905 mi+66,770 mi
02/03/2017144,913 mi+8 mi
29/08/2018145,236 mi+323 mi

Average of roughly 4,591 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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