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GJ12 YGM

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,620 mi
Last recorded44,620 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YGM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 44,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 40,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,701 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 29,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,328 miles

advise both front tyres cracking in shoulders.3mm tread remaining.

advise shields prevent full examination.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,863 miles

advise all four tyres some cracking in outer shoulders.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,785 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

possible brake fluid leak in offside plenum (engine bay) & under vehicle, covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 18 Mar 2015 19,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

possible brake fluid leak in offside plenum (engine bay) & under vehicle, covers fitted obscuring view

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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GJ12 YGM is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ12 YGM, 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 GJ12 YGM registered?

GJ12 YGM is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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