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F10 BDD

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,970 mi
Last recorded56,970 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 BDD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 56,970 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 56,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 56,740 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,016 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 22,614 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 15,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 15,182 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 12,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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F10 BDD 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 92.3%.

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 F10 BDD, 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 F10 BDD registered?

F10 BDD is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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