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B23 DAG

2009 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (26 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.3%

Mileage

154,611 mi
Last recorded154,611 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DAG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

26 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 154,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,627 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 151,783 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,466 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 148,643 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 145,566 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,792 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,674 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 139,178 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,870 miles

Both front tyre outer edges getting low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,897 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 135,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear plus slight damage to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,968 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 102,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,660 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre just starting to perish plus slight damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre just starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre just starting to perish plus slight damage to outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre just starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,128 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,336 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,268 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,321 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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B23 DAG is a 2009 BMW M5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.3%.

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 B23 DAG, 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 B23 DAG registered?

B23 DAG is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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