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GV61 YCT

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 YCT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 98,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,050 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,109 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,399 miles

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

Tyres have deep cuts evident

Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyres have deep cuts evident

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,356 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,083 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,720 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 48,720 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,392 miles

chips on windscreen

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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GV61 YCT is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV61 YCT, 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 GV61 YCT registered?

GV61 YCT is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is GV61 YCT safe to buy?

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