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CU56 LLJ

2009 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,128 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 86,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 86,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower arm bush perished

Offside Rear Lower arm bush perished

Pass 18 Jul 2022 84,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,109 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 84,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,938 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,380 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,582 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,326 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 57,592 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,754 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 49,755 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,661 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,242 miles

all four brake discs rusty and worn.

offside front under wheel arch small linkage loose

Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,564 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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CU56 LLJ is a 2009 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU56 LLJ, 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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CU56 LLJ is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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