The road tax status for P283 ACG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P283 ACG?

The MOT for P283 ACG is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of P283 ACG?

The recorded mileage for P283 ACG is 223,764 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P283 ACG ULEZ compliant?

No, P283 ACG 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 2.8L Petrol · P283 ACG

P283 ACG

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 15/04/1997. Recorded mileage 223,764 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 26/10/2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 223,764 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 26/10/2022

Tax Status

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Mileage: 223,764 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2793cc

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P283 ACG Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2021
223,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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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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P283 ACG Mileage History

19/10/2021223,764 mi
28/10/2021223,764 mi

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

P283 ACG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 03:49

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P283 ACG) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 October 2021 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s does not increase at the same rate and has been getting hot (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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