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HJ12 ZKR

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,550 mi
Last recorded56,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 ZKR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 56,550 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 55,028 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 53,730 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 50,903 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,820 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 39,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad lining come loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,493 miles

Nearside Rear Outer NSR tyre sidewall has a long cut, not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre perishing and cracking outer side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,875 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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HJ12 ZKR 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 92.3%.

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 HJ12 ZKR, 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 HJ12 ZKR registered?

HJ12 ZKR is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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