No, P228 DBW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P228 DBW?

The MOT for P228 DBW is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 August 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P228 DBW?

The recorded mileage for P228 DBW is 173,524 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P228 DBW ULEZ compliant?

No, P228 DBW 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 728 2.8L Petrol · P228 DBW

P228 DBW

1997 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 173,524 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 728
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 02/08/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 173,524 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/08/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 173,524 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2793cc

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P228 DBW Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2024
173,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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P228 DBW Mileage History

04/08/2024173,524 mi
04/08/2024173,524 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P228 DBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 14:16

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 728 (P228 DBW) between August 2024 and August 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 August 2024 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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