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H15 FTP

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 FTP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,081 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,015 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspension component's corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,264 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 55,100 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 2 Apr 2022 53,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering joints both side inner & outer

Pass 27 May 2021 52,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,314 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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H15 FTP is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H15 FTP, 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 H15 FTP registered?

H15 FTP is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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