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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc

P490 LBPMOT history

P490 LBP is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 17 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

P490 LBP purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
138,678 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P490 LBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P490 LBP was last recorded at 138,678 miles on 27 May 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,416 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
2,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,678 miles
  • 2025 – 138,416 miles
  • 2023 – 138,185 miles
  • 2022 – 138,010 miles
  • 2019 – 138,005 miles
  • 2017 – 137,441 miles
  • 2013 – 137,115 miles
  • 2012 – 133,036 miles
  • 2011 – 128,242 miles
  • 2010 – 124,516 miles
  • 2009 – 118,319 miles
  • 2008 – 112,894 miles
  • 2007 – 104,340 miles
  • 2006 – 93,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,678 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,678 miles (+262)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,678 miles
    Test number
    364581398702
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass138,416 miles (+231)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,416 miles
    Test number
    826327911252
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass138,185 miles (+175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,185 miles
    Test number
    135427828954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass138,010 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,010 miles
    Test number
    111138800979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail138,010 miles (+5)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,010 miles
    Test number
    445668999996
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,005 miles (+564)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,005 miles
    Test number
    899839286622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,441 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,441 miles
    Test number
    329909904847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail137,441 miles (+326)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,441 miles
    Test number
    402040735960
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass137,115 miles3 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    137,115 miles
    Test number
    735542053275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar corroded
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NotePower steering pipes leaking
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar corroded
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen

  10. Fail137,115 miles (+4,079)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,115 miles
    Test number
    295496343223
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated
    • NoteFront anti-roll bar corroded
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NotePower steering pipes leaking
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar corroded
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion to offside front floor and inner sill

  11. Pass133,036 miles (+4,794)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,036 miles
    Test number
    775082262270
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • NoteSlight play in the offside and nearside rear suspension lower bushes
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  12. Pass128,242 miles (+3,726)11 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    919526231103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge, nearside front outer side wall kerbed
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass124,516 miles (+40)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    124,516 miles
    Test number
    212311730183
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside inner sidelight not working

  14. Fail124,476 miles (+6,157)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,476 miles
    Test number
    924637320189
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside inner sidelight not working

  15. Pass118,319 miles (+5,425)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    118,319 miles
    Test number
    341541029146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted
    • NoteOuter sill mouldings fitted
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped

  16. Pass112,894 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    112,894 miles
    Test number
    223240828407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,340 miles (+10,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    104,340 miles
    Test number
    332907697095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass93,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    93,626 miles
    Test number
    582840696004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,626 miles2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,626 miles
    Test number
    200430396005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth near side rear and off side rear riged brake pipes rusty
    • NoteNear side rear tyre on 3.5mm
    • NoteOff side rear tyre on 3.5-4mm
    • NoteOne of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Questions about P490 LBP

Does P490 LBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P490 LBP is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P490 LBP?
The MOT on P490 LBP is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P490 LBP done?
P490 LBP was recorded at 138,678 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 2,235 miles a year.
Has P490 LBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 LBP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on P490 LBP 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 P490 LBP find?
P490 LBP passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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