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F1 BNS

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,073 mi
Last recorded94,073 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 BNS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,073 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. max imbalance 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and small cracks evident at drillings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and small cracks evident at drillings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 73,387 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,325 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 69,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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F1 BNS is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F1 BNS, 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 F1 BNS registered?

F1 BNS is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is F1 BNS safe to buy?

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