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D16 ARP

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,572 mi
Last recorded62,572 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 ARP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 56,239 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,716 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 38,838 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 38,838 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,320 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,259 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 33,259 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 31,158 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 22,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,731 miles

Both front tyres cracking inbetween treads

Fail 31 Mar 2016 15,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken in half (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres cracking inbetween treads

Pass 2 Mar 2015 10,559 miles

Front number plate cracked but still secure

Offside rear and front tyre outerwalls cut but not deep to cords

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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D16 ARP is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D16 ARP, 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 D16 ARP registered?

D16 ARP is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is D16 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 ARP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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