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490 BAD

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,881 mi
Last recorded92,881 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration490 BAD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,881 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,371 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,066 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,929 miles

Nearside front headlight slight deterioration

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,089 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,089 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside metal fuel pipe corroded

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

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

eml light on

nsf tyre tread worn low on edges

nsr/osr floor pans have impact damage and are touching the fuel tank on both sides

osf tyre tread worn low on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,210 miles

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

nsf/osf tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,154 miles

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

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

front to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corrode

Fail 18 Sep 2015 79,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,789 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,804 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 52,804 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,785 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 44,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks from diff area

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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490 BAD is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 93,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 490 BAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 490 BAD registered?

490 BAD is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is 490 BAD safe to buy?

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