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FE62 BJV

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

116,056 mi
Last recorded116,056 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 BJV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 116,056 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 95,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,386 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 90,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 85,571 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,637 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 47,364 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,236 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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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FE62 BJV is a 2012 BMW M5 in White 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 FE62 BJV, 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 FE62 BJV registered?

FE62 BJV is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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