No, P158 CFP is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P158 CFP?

The MOT for P158 CFP is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 June 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of P158 CFP?

The recorded mileage for P158 CFP is 181,073 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P158 CFP ULEZ compliant?

No, P158 CFP 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 · P158 CFP

P158 CFP

1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 181,073 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 523
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 29/06/2024
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/09/2023)
Recorded Mileage: 181,073 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/06/2024

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/09/2023

Mileage: 181,073 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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P158 CFP Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 20/03/2025
181,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

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P158 CFP Mileage History

16/06/2022178,059 mi
21/06/2022178,059 mi
21/06/2023180,050 mi+1,991 mi
20/03/2025181,073 mi+1,023 mi

Average of roughly 1,092 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P158 CFP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 12:58

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (P158 CFP) between June 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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