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GV12 CUH

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,886 mi
Last recorded98,886 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 CUH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 98,886 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 94,955 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 93,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 91,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,060 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,604 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 74,596 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 59,505 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 50,509 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,049 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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GV12 CUH is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GV12 CUH, 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 GV12 CUH registered?

GV12 CUH is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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