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M500 VRN

2009 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 VRN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 74,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,508 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 68,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,987 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 66,985 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,246 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 62,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 56,622 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 47,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2015 31,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,555 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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M500 VRN is a 2009 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M500 VRN, 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 M500 VRN registered?

M500 VRN is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is M500 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 VRN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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