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J88 REW

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,505 mi
Last recorded58,505 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 REW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 41,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 36,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting down (3.5.1g)

underbody covers fitted to car plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 21 May 2016 36,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting down (3.5.1g)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

underbody covers fitted to car plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,196 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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J88 REW is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J88 REW, 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 J88 REW registered?

J88 REW is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is J88 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 REW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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