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HS12 RRS

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,487 mi
Last recorded97,487 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS12 RRS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,487 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 86,790 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 51,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 51,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,233 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,818 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,335 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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HS12 RRS is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HS12 RRS, 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 HS12 RRS registered?

HS12 RRS is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is HS12 RRS safe to buy?

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