No, P578 UAF is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P578 UAF?

The MOT for P578 UAF is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 November 2021.

What is the recorded mileage of P578 UAF?

The recorded mileage for P578 UAF is 175,354 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P578 UAF ULEZ compliant?

No, P578 UAF 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 · P578 UAF

P578 UAF

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 175,354 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2021. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 25 Nov 2021
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 175,354 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

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Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

PETROL

Year

1997

Engine

2494cc

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P578 UAF Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2020
175,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)

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P578 UAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 01:52

MOT Analysis

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P578 UAF) between January 2006 and November 2020.

The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 26 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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: “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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P578 UAF Mileage History

27/01/200673,410 mi
22/01/200779,823 mi+6,413 mi
26/01/200779,921 mi+98 mi
17/01/200887,806 mi+7,885 mi
23/01/200995,815 mi+8,009 mi
23/01/200995,815 mi
01/02/2010101,003 mi+5,188 mi
31/01/2011106,771 mi+5,768 mi
01/02/2011106,771 mi
06/02/2012115,358 mi+8,587 mi
06/02/2012115,358 mi
04/02/2013123,127 mi+7,769 mi
05/02/2013123,127 mi
11/03/2014133,961 mi+10,834 mi
19/03/2014133,986 mi+25 mi
20/03/2014133,986 mi
23/03/2015143,970 mi+9,984 mi
01/04/2015143,970 mi
23/06/2016151,883 mi+7,913 mi
25/05/2017156,633 mi+4,750 mi
09/06/2018164,799 mi+8,166 mi
13/06/2018164,873 mi+74 mi
18/06/2019169,828 mi+4,955 mi
22/07/2019169,964 mi+136 mi
26/11/2020175,354 mi+5,390 mi
26/11/2020175,354 mi

Average of roughly 6,874 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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