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B23 DAG

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,627 mi
Last recorded59,627 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 DAG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,875 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,466 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,870 miles

Both front tyre outer edges getting low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,968 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 16,128 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,336 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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B23 DAG is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 B23 DAG, 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 B23 DAG registered?

B23 DAG is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is B23 DAG safe to buy?

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