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AX51 RAJ

2012 BMW M5

Gold Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,015 mi
Last recorded72,015 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 RAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 72,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,628 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,518 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,533 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,869 miles

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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AX51 RAJ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Gold with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AX51 RAJ, 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 AX51 RAJ registered?

AX51 RAJ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AX51 RAJ safe to buy?

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