No, P543 LJB is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P543 LJB?

The MOT for P543 LJB is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 November 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of P543 LJB?

The recorded mileage for P543 LJB is 155,909 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P543 LJB ULEZ compliant?

No, P543 LJB 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 528 2.8L Petrol · P543 LJB

P543 LJB

1997 BMW 528 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 155,909 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 528
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/11/2009
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/06/2009)
Recorded Mileage: 155,909 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/11/2009

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/06/2009

Mileage: 155,909 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2793cc

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P543 LJB Key Findings

8 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2008
155,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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P543 LJB Mileage History

10/11/2005125,356 mi
10/11/2005125,357 mi+1 mi
27/11/2006137,782 mi+12,425 mi
28/11/2006137,782 mi
20/11/2007146,571 mi+8,789 mi
20/11/2007146,575 mi+4 mi
24/11/2008155,906 mi+9,331 mi
25/11/2008155,909 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 10,043 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

P543 LJB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:27

MOT Analysis

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

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 528 (P543 LJB) between November 2005 and November 2008.

The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 25 November 2008 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: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.

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