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FG12 PZA

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,022 mi
Last recorded42,022 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 PZA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 42,022 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 42,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 37,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 35,498 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 35,455 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,627 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 32,624 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 32,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,729 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 27,708 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 25,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 24,256 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 24,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water spray (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,552 miles

Front Number plate faded

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 21,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Number plate faded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 17,327 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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FG12 PZA is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FG12 PZA, 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 FG12 PZA registered?

FG12 PZA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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