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G6 PNU

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,333 mi
Last recorded167,333 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 PNU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 167,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 162,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 134,792 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 98,636 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 98,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,839 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,185 miles

Both rear tyres are close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,316 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Front brake discs worn.

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Front brake discs worn.

Screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,765 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 61,765 miles

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

N/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,810 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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G6 PNU 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 G6 PNU, 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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G6 PNU is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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