No, P23 ECY is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P23 ECY?

The MOT for P23 ECY is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 November 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of P23 ECY?

The recorded mileage for P23 ECY is 153,944 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P23 ECY ULEZ compliant?

No, P23 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

1996 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P23 ECY

P23 ECY

1996 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 153,944 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 15/11/2014
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/09/2014)
Recorded Mileage: 153,944 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 15/11/2014

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/09/2014

Mileage: 153,944 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 2494cc

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P23 ECY Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2013
153,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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P23 ECY Mileage History

10/10/200697,373 mi
23/10/200697,724 mi+351 mi
22/10/2007111,779 mi+14,055 mi
23/10/2007111,816 mi+37 mi
21/10/2008120,899 mi+9,083 mi
16/11/2009128,226 mi+7,327 mi
15/11/2010135,113 mi+6,887 mi
15/11/2011142,541 mi+7,428 mi
09/11/2012148,523 mi+5,982 mi
31/10/2013153,944 mi+5,421 mi

Average of roughly 8,014 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

P23 ECY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 01:07

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (P23 ECY) between October 2006 and October 2013.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 2013 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 (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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 arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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