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B5 DMK

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,056 mi
Last recorded40,056 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 DMK
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 40,056 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 39,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 39,234 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 38,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 38,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,683 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,951 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 32,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,258 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Feb 2014 28,252 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 22,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,002 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 18,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,262 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 9,974 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 6,258 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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B5 DMK is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 DMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 DMK registered?

B5 DMK is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is B5 DMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 DMK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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