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M5 XMV

2009 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,428 mi
Last recorded67,428 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XMV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 67,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 67,184 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 62,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,436 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,594 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,352 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f/ alloy scuffed

Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has slight damage in centre of tread area

Fail 16 Mar 2013 34,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has slight damage in centre of tread area

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,167 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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M5 XMV is a 2009 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 XMV, 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 M5 XMV registered?

M5 XMV is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is M5 XMV safe to buy?

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