No, P260 CVA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P260 CVA?

The MOT for P260 CVA is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P260 CVA?

The recorded mileage for P260 CVA is 100,507 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P260 CVA ULEZ compliant?

No, P260 CVA 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 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · P260 CVA

P260 CVA

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13/05/1997. Recorded mileage 100,507 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/03/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 100,507 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/03/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 100,507 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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P260 CVA Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2026
100,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 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

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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P260 CVA Mileage History

19/03/202392,968 mi
19/03/202497,434 mi+4,466 mi
25/03/202497,457 mi+23 mi
08/09/2026100,507 mi+3,050 mi

Average of roughly 2,170 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P260 CVA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 19:28

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P260 CVA) between March 2023 and September 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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