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SY59 BKX

2009 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,117 mi
Last recorded42,117 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 BKX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 42,117 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2024 41,471 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 40,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 40,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 39,155 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,556 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,123 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 31,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,935 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorating and worn low on outer edges

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,433 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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SY59 BKX is a 2009 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY59 BKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY59 BKX registered?

SY59 BKX is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is SY59 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 BKX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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