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2009 BMW M5

Black Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,145 mi
Last recorded51,145 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BFA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 51,145 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 42,645 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 41,969 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 41,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 40,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 40,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,386 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 38,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 28,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,762 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 26,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres outter treads are worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 18,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,350 miles

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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3 BFA is a 2009 BMW M5 in Black with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 49,754 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 3 BFA, 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 17 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 BFA registered?

3 BFA is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is 3 BFA safe to buy?

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