No, P508 LBP is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P508 LBP?

The MOT for P508 LBP is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 February 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of P508 LBP?

The recorded mileage for P508 LBP is tracked across historical DVSA MOT inspection tests on IsItAGoodCar.

Is P508 LBP ULEZ compliant?

No, P508 LBP 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 · P508 LBP

P508 LBP

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/02/2017
Road Tax: Untaxed (30/06/2017)
Recorded Mileage: —
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/02/2017

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 30/06/2017

Mileage: ---
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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P508 LBP Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2016
4 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (15 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

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P508 LBP Mileage History

10/03/2007123,315 mi
13/03/2008128,470 mi+5,155 mi
18/03/2008128,470 mi
17/03/2009133,347 mi+4,877 mi
17/03/2009133,347 mi
26/04/20120 mi-133,347 mi
26/04/20120 mi
03/07/20130 mi

Average of roughly -19,523 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P508 LBP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 03:56

MOT Analysis

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

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P508 LBP) between March 2007 and February 2016.

The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 03 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.

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