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F17 OES

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,719 mi
Last recorded72,719 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 OES
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,849 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 52,115 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,889 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust system not standard, backbox(s) missing (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 48,889 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust system not standard, backbox(s) missing (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,515 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,691 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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F17 OES is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F17 OES, 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 F17 OES registered?

F17 OES is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is F17 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 OES shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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