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BO56 DAY

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,338 mi
Last recorded89,338 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO56 DAY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 89,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 84,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2023 72,495 miles

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,946 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,182 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,331 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,725 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 45,859 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,524 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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BO56 DAY is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey 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 BO56 DAY, 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 BO56 DAY registered?

BO56 DAY is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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