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H7 NJM

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,826 mi
Last recorded122,826 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 NJM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue showing on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres slightly damaged on tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,707 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,148 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 58,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 49,974 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,523 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,665 miles

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Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,463 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 23,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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H7 NJM is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H7 NJM, 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 H7 NJM registered?

H7 NJM is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is H7 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 NJM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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