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HG12 YON

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YON
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,314 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 71,314 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive CO (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,246 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 49,188 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,010 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 43,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2017 37,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 27,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,960 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 22,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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HG12 YON is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG12 YON, 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 HG12 YON registered?

HG12 YON is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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