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BU60 RTY

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,118 mi
Last recorded121,118 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 RTY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 121,118 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 117,839 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 109,868 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 83,400 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 69,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Fail 18 May 2018 68,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,186 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,576 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seat has baby seat fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer seat has baby seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

engine light on

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F brake starting to bind.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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BU60 RTY 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 84.6%.

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 BU60 RTY, 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 BU60 RTY registered?

BU60 RTY is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BU60 RTY safe to buy?

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