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E21 VAR

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,998 mi
Last recorded71,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 VAR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 71,998 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges & approaching wear markers

Both sides front (Forward most) Lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play & rubber dust covers splitting (Just meet pass criteria)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Nov 2024 70,578 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint.dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint.dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 57,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central arm ball joint dust cover has a very small split but not allowing the ingress of water or dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central arm ball joint dust cover has a very small split but not allowing the ingress of water or dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated not allowing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated not allowing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 27,135 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 VAR is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 E21 VAR, 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 VAR registered?

E21 VAR is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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