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AJ61 HZE

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,567 mi
Last recorded71,567 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HZE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,567 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 67,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 60,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 57,225 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,954 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 53,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 41,056 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,824 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 34,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,101 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 23,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ61 HZE is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 HZE, 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 AJ61 HZE registered?

AJ61 HZE is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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