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BW12 BKG

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,428 mi
Last recorded78,428 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BKG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,428 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 57,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,127 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 45,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,888 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BW12 BKG 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 BW12 BKG, 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 BW12 BKG registered?

BW12 BKG is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BW12 BKG 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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