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C14 HDR

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,000 mi
Last recorded88,000 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 HDR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm with the shock attached too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm with the shock attached too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,108 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,681 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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C14 HDR is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C14 HDR, 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 C14 HDR registered?

C14 HDR is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is C14 HDR safe to buy?

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