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DH05 BYE

2012 BMW M5

Beige Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,836 mi
Last recorded60,836 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
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

RegistrationDH05 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,777 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,551 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 53,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,910 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 40,910 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,480 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 32,774 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 28,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 17,471 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges and worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in thread

Pass 19 Jan 2015 17,913 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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DH05 BYE is a 2012 BMW M5 in Beige with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DH05 BYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DH05 BYE registered?

DH05 BYE is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is DH05 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH05 BYE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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