No, P526 BUB is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P526 BUB?

The first MOT test for P526 BUB is due by 31 March 2000.

What is the recorded mileage of P526 BUB?

The recorded mileage for P526 BUB is 93,570 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P526 BUB ULEZ compliant?

No, P526 BUB 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 523 2.5L Petrol · P526 BUB

P526 BUB

1997 BMW 523 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 93,570 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: BMW 523
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/04/2022)
Recorded Mileage: 93,570 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

No test records found

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/04/2022

Mileage: 93,570 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2494cc

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P526 BUB Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 11/05/2023
93,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

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P526 BUB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 04:46

MOT Analysis

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

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 BMW 523 (P526 BUB) between May 2023 and May 2023.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.

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