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DY12 NVJ

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,258 mi
Last recorded65,258 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 65,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 63,816 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 62,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 61,442 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 60,135 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,859 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise early attention

Fail 23 Aug 2021 57,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing buckle is missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise early attention

Pass 22 Feb 2020 36,208 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 34,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 28,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 25,011 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 21,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 18,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 18,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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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DY12 NVJ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DY12 NVJ, 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 DY12 NVJ registered?

DY12 NVJ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is DY12 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 NVJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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