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EO62 OFJ

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,035 mi
Last recorded57,035 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 OFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 57,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 54,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 49,927 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 49,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 48,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 45,608 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 43,303 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2020 43,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

oil leak engine area

Pass 1 Jul 2019 39,840 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,696 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,629 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,471 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,992 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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EO62 OFJ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black 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 EO62 OFJ, 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 EO62 OFJ registered?

EO62 OFJ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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