The road tax status for E596 SOA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E596 SOA?

The MOT for E596 SOA is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 September 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of E596 SOA?

The recorded mileage for E596 SOA is 142,292 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E596 SOA ULEZ compliant?

No, E596 SOA 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

1987 BMW 5 Series 3.4L Petrol · E596 SOA

E596 SOA

1987 BMW 5 Series (3.4L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1987. Recorded mileage 142,292 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/09/2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 142,292 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 09/09/2022

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Mileage: 142,292 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 3430cc

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E596 SOA Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2021
142,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (13 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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! No MOT history found

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E596 SOA Mileage History

22/04/2009135,193 mi
23/04/2009135,193 mi
26/04/2010137,812 mi+2,619 mi
29/04/2010137,846 mi+34 mi
14/04/2011139,577 mi+1,731 mi
01/08/2015139,920 mi+343 mi
05/08/2016140,941 mi+1,021 mi
10/08/2016140,944 mi+3 mi
04/08/2017141,619 mi+675 mi
11/08/2018141,894 mi+275 mi
29/08/2019141,941 mi+47 mi
10/09/2020142,084 mi+143 mi
08/09/2021142,292 mi+208 mi

Average of roughly 573 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

E596 SOA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 13:43

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 5 Series (E596 SOA) between April 2009 and September 2021.

The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 08 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)”; “Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.

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