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A5 LMB

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,824 mi
Last recorded49,824 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LMB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 49,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,895 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 48,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,103 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,731 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 46,731 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 44,707 miles

covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 43,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,612 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 29,790 miles

N/s rear tyre wearing inside edge and cracking

Offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge and cracking

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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A5 LMB is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 50,918 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 A5 LMB, 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 14 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 LMB registered?

A5 LMB is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is A5 LMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 LMB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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