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GX12 VUV

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,172 mi
Last recorded84,172 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 VUV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,172 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 84,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,028 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,814 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 84,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 75,682 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,966 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,953 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,738 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,710 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

full under tray fitted

intermittent brake system fault warning

rear diff leak

tyre pressure warning fault

under tray damp

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre on limit

screen chipped behind mirror

Fail 15 Apr 2016 51,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault reset (4.1.D.4)

o/s/f tyre on limit

screen chipped behind mirror

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GX12 VUV is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue 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 GX12 VUV, 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 GX12 VUV registered?

GX12 VUV is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for GX12 VUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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