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FW12 SVS

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,640 mi
Last recorded61,640 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 SVS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 61,640 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 54,833 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 54,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH AT JOIN OF SHOCKER TO WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,035 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,666 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 33,624 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 28,216 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 28,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,863 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,321 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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FW12 SVS 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 FW12 SVS, 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 FW12 SVS registered?

FW12 SVS is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FW12 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 SVS 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.

Does FW12 SVS have outstanding finance?

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