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FL12 EAR

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,350 mi
Last recorded64,350 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 EAR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 64,350 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))

Pass 20 May 2024 63,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,463 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,280 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,717 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,929 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 9,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 9,685 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 5,480 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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FL12 EAR is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FL12 EAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL12 EAR registered?

FL12 EAR is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FL12 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 EAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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