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AS02 PYE

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS02 PYE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,449 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 76,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,589 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,447 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,742 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 29,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AS02 PYE is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AS02 PYE, 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 AS02 PYE registered?

AS02 PYE is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is AS02 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS02 PYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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