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E21 MPG

2012 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,704 mi
Last recorded57,704 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MPG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 57,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 54,581 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 54,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295/30 ZR20 101Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre tyread worn down to 1.6mm limit

Pass 12 Dec 2022 52,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 52,511 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,316 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low in centre of treads.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 29,927 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 26,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 23,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 20,848 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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E21 MPG is a 2012 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E21 MPG, 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 E21 MPG registered?

E21 MPG is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is E21 MPG safe to buy?

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