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V10 ALT

2009 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,066 mi
Last recorded103,066 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 ALT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,066 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,220 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,957 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 85,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/19 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 85,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/19 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,889 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,735 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,200 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 45,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,997 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,550 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,716 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,051 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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V10 ALT is a 2009 BMW M5 in Black 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 V10 ALT, 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 V10 ALT registered?

V10 ALT is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is V10 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 ALT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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