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FW12 TMO

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,008 mi
Last recorded77,008 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 70,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 64,468 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 64,468 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 59,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 56,726 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,427 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,221 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,904 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 36,900 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,411 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vehicle on winter tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,621 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 22,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,159 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 TMO is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FW12 TMO, 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 TMO registered?

FW12 TMO is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is FW12 TMO safe to buy?

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