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GY12 ZFX

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,942 mi
Last recorded96,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 ZFX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 96,942 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 81,802 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 76,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,201 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 65,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 56,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,788 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,554 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,340 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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GY12 ZFX is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey 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 GY12 ZFX, 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 GY12 ZFX registered?

GY12 ZFX is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is GY12 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 ZFX 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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