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E9 JMC

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,635 mi
Last recorded46,635 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 JMC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 46,635 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 44,716 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 43,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,677 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 42,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,222 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 41,221 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 32,484 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,602 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,576 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 7,568 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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E9 JMC is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E9 JMC, 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 E9 JMC registered?

E9 JMC is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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