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A8 MAA

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,937 mi
Last recorded68,937 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MAA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 68,937 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 68,791 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,871 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,195 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 44,510 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 44,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,782 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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A8 MAA is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A8 MAA, 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 A8 MAA registered?

A8 MAA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is A8 MAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MAA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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