The road tax status for P148 ECY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P148 ECY?

The MOT for P148 ECY is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 February 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of P148 ECY?

The recorded mileage for P148 ECY is 54,607 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P148 ECY ULEZ compliant?

No, P148 ECY 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 523 2.5L Petrol · P148 ECY

P148 ECY

1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03/01/1997. Recorded mileage 54,607 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 523
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/02/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 54,607 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 23/02/2024

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Mileage: 54,607 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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P148 ECY Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
54,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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P148 ECY Mileage History

21/03/202249,847 mi
29/03/202249,847 mi
20/02/202354,607 mi+4,760 mi
24/02/202354,607 mi

Average of roughly 5,109 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P148 ECY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 06:13

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (P148 ECY) between March 2022 and February 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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