No, M490 NTF is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for M490 NTF?

The MOT for M490 NTF is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 September 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of M490 NTF?

The recorded mileage for M490 NTF is 129,226 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M490 NTF ULEZ compliant?

No, M490 NTF 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

1994 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · M490 NTF

M490 NTF

1994 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1994. Recorded mileage 129,226 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08/09/2009
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 129,226 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 08/09/2009

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 129,226 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1994
Engine: 2494cc

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M490 NTF Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2007
129,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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M490 NTF Mileage History

22/12/2005126,031 mi
15/12/2006128,160 mi+2,129 mi
21/12/2006128,160 mi
10/12/2007129,226 mi+1,066 mi

Average of roughly 1,626 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M490 NTF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 21:35

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 3 Series (M490 NTF) between December 2005 and December 2007.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 December 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)”; “Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)”.

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