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FA57 JPT

2009 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,728 mi
Last recorded74,728 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 JPT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,728 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 66,803 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,451 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 57,451 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 52,760 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,706 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,553 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jul 2014 37,615 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,082 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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FA57 JPT is a 2009 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FA57 JPT, 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 FA57 JPT registered?

FA57 JPT is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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