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YB09 MLE

2009 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,795 mi
Last recorded94,795 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M549,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 MLE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 94,795 miles

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2026 94,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 16 May 2025 91,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm measurable tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm measurable tread depth. 285/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2024 91,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 89,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 81,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,034 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 64,164 miles

Both rear tyre tread wearing thin (approximately 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,447 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,347 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,539 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,429 miles

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

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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YB09 MLE is a 2009 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YB09 MLE, 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 YB09 MLE registered?

YB09 MLE is a 2009 BMW M5, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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