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AF10 JAY

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,199 mi
Last recorded81,199 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 JAY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 81,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 80,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 79,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 77,532 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,186 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 71,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 58,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,666 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,937 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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AF10 JAY is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue 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 AF10 JAY, 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 AF10 JAY registered?

AF10 JAY is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AF10 JAY 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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