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GL12 WLZ

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 WLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 76,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,851 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,222 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,736 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 38,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 32,102 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 26,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 19,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 9,311 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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GL12 WLZ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL12 WLZ, 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 GL12 WLZ registered?

GL12 WLZ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is GL12 WLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 WLZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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