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AF12 ZDZ

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,506 mi
Last recorded98,506 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,506 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 82,365 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,859 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,646 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cut in osr tyre tread no core showing

nail nsr tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,542 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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AF12 ZDZ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF12 ZDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 ZDZ registered?

AF12 ZDZ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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