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F7 DKC

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,329 mi
Last recorded27,329 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 DKC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 27,329 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 27,236 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 27,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 26,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,003 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 25,092 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 24,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 23,264 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 23,264 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 21,436 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,867 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,176 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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F7 DKC is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue 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 F7 DKC, 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 F7 DKC registered?

F7 DKC is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is F7 DKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 DKC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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