2009 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · V10 ALT
2009 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 103,066 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V10 ALT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 103,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
V10 ALT Mileage History
- 27/08/202285,106 mi
- 27/08/202285,115 mi+9 mi
- 21/08/202392,957 mi+7,842 mi
- 27/08/202498,220 mi+5,263 mi
- 04/08/2025103,066 mi+4,846 mi
Average of roughly 6,113 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V10 ALT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW M5 (V10 ALT) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V10 E60/E61 M5 is notorious for rod-bearing wear and failing throttle actuators. Both can turn a cheap-looking car into a huge engine bill.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (V10A Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as V10ALT.
VAUXHALL
CORSA
AUDI
A8
TOYOTA
HILUX INVINCIBLE X MHEV 4WD A
VOLKSWAGEN
CC GT BLUEMOTION TECHNOLGY TDI
JAGUAR
XF
BENTLEY
CONTINENTAL GT
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLE
VOLKSWAGEN
TOUAREG
LAMBORGHINI
HURACAN
MERCEDES-BENZ
B-CLASS
AUDI
S6
AUDI
R8
BMW M5 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2009 model year cars.
- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V10 E60/E61 M5 is notorious for rod-bearing wear and failing throttle actuators. Both can turn a cheap-looking car into a huge engine bill.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat StressSerious
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.