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BIL 78

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Red Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,687 mi
Last recorded25,687 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 78
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 25,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 24,109 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 23,219 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 22,552 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 22,536 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Parking brake caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,920 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 21,419 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 19,926 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,204 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,496 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 17,495 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,466 miles

nearside rear tyre just 3mm legal outer edge

offside rear tyre just 2mm legal outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,147 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,337 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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BIL 78 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Red with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BIL 78, 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 BIL 78 registered?

BIL 78 is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is BIL 78 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 78 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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