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V10 FLU

2009 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,185 mi
Last recorded41,185 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 FLU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 40,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,814 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 37,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,942 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 34,844 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 34,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 34,520 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 34,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,199 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 34,172 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,116 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 683 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 681 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 FLU is a 2009 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V10 FLU, 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 V10 FLU registered?

V10 FLU is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is V10 FLU safe to buy?

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