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BS55 AML

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,203 mi
Last recorded46,203 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS55 AML
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 46,203 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 46,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 45,961 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 45,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,122 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 44,340 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 42,399 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 38,345 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,004 miles

n/s/f tyre flat

o/s/f indicator bulb slightly deteriorated (not as bright as n/s)

o/s/f indicator discoloured

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight condensation in n/s/r light lens

Fail 9 Dec 2015 34,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has been run flat (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre flat

o/s/f indicator bulb slightly deteriorated (not as bright as n/s)

o/s/f indicator discoloured

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

slight condensation in n/s/r light lens

Pass 20 Dec 2014 31,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 31 Dec 2013 27,428 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,618 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,712 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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BS55 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BS55 AML, 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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BS55 AML is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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