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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

490 BADMOT history

490 BAD is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

490 BAD blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
92,881 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
490 BAD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

490 BAD was last recorded at 92,881 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 2,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,149 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,732 miles
Average per year
2,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,881 miles
  • 2024 – 90,149 miles
  • 2023 – 89,371 miles
  • 2022 – 88,903 miles
  • 2021 – 87,946 miles
  • 2020 – 87,066 miles
  • 2019 – 86,929 miles
  • 2018 – 86,089 miles
  • 2017 – 83,707 miles
  • 2016 – 81,210 miles
  • 2015 – 79,154 miles
  • 2014 – 73,265 miles
  • 2013 – 66,073 miles
  • 2012 – 62,792 miles
  • 2011 – 56,809 miles
  • 2010 – 56,789 miles
  • 2009 – 56,227 miles
  • 2008 – 52,804 miles
  • 2007 – 50,050 miles
  • 2006 – 47,785 miles
  • 2005 – 44,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,881 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,881 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,881 miles
    Test number
    680209775697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,149 miles (+778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,149 miles
    Test number
    151309131392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass89,371 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,371 miles
    Test number
    432035423897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,903 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,903 miles
    Test number
    645461961109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,946 miles (+880)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,946 miles
    Test number
    930844459039
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass87,066 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,066 miles
    Test number
    749634562389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass86,929 miles (+840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    401189121942
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight slight deterioration

  8. Pass86,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,089 miles
    Test number
    765576973209
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,089 miles (+2,382)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,089 miles
    Test number
    807348859927
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,707 miles (+2,497)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,707 miles
    Test number
    749784236686
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside metal fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre tread worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryNsr/osr floor pans have impact damage and are touching the fuel tank on both sides
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre tread worn low on edges

  11. Pass81,210 miles (+2,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,210 miles
    Test number
    921181587963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNsf/osf tyres worn on edges

  12. Pass79,154 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,154 miles
    Test number
    747654096640
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corrode

  13. Fail79,147 miles (+5,882)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,147 miles
    Test number
    898570348002
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corrode

  14. Pass73,265 miles (+7,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,265 miles
    Test number
    415310064280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass66,073 miles (+3,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    936934153216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,792 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,792 miles
    Test number
    615467752274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,809 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,809 miles
    Test number
    507964961274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,789 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,789 miles
    Test number
    882315130324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,227 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,227 miles
    Test number
    610055729287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    273520118243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,804 miles (+2,754)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    962850018296
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass50,050 miles (+2,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,050 miles
    Test number
    430316507216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass47,785 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    862879496197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,971 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    294742095453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leaks from diff area

Questions about 490 BAD

What vehicle is registration 490 BAD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 490 BAD on a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 490 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 490 BAD expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 490 BAD?
The MOT on 490 BAD expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 490 BAD done?
490 BAD was recorded at 92,881 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 2,387 miles a year.
Has 490 BAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 490 BAD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on 490 BAD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 490 BAD find?
490 BAD passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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