Yes, P608 BCX is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 April 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for P608 BCX?

The MOT for P608 BCX is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P608 BCX?

The recorded mileage for P608 BCX is 186,213 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P608 BCX ULEZ compliant?

No, P608 BCX 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

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · P608 BCX

P608 BCX

1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 186,213 miles. MOT valid until 27/09/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 27/09/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 186,213 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 27/09/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/04/2027

Mileage: 186,213 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1796cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

P608 BCX Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
186,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Excellent

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for P608BCX

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

P608 BCX Mileage History

20/09/2021168,540 mi
29/09/2022174,630 mi+6,090 mi
22/09/2023179,732 mi+5,102 mi
25/09/2024183,991 mi+4,259 mi
24/09/2025186,213 mi+2,222 mi

Average of roughly 4,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P608 BCX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 05:28

MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P608 BCX) between September 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY