No, P288 AWV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P288 AWV?

The MOT for P288 AWV is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 November 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of P288 AWV?

The recorded mileage for P288 AWV is 178,835 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P288 AWV ULEZ compliant?

No, P288 AWV 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 · P288 AWV

P288 AWV

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 178,835 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/11/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 178,835 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/11/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 178,835 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2793cc

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P288 AWV Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2016
178,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P288 AWV Mileage History

31/01/200673,294 mi
03/03/200782,961 mi+9,667 mi
07/03/200783,012 mi+51 mi
24/06/200898,978 mi+15,966 mi
23/06/2009106,657 mi+7,679 mi
23/06/2009106,657 mi
16/08/2010111,894 mi+5,237 mi
17/08/2010111,895 mi+1 mi
27/08/2011114,931 mi+3,036 mi
02/09/2011114,931 mi
13/08/2012126,139 mi+11,208 mi
10/09/2013138,691 mi+12,552 mi
23/09/2013138,812 mi+121 mi
23/09/2014155,768 mi+16,956 mi
27/09/2014155,768 mi
20/10/2015167,880 mi+12,112 mi
23/10/2015167,921 mi+41 mi
10/11/2016178,835 mi+10,914 mi

Average of roughly 9,794 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

P288 AWV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 22:03

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P288 AWV) between January 2006 and November 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 10 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.

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