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JRW 946

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,122 mi
Last recorded71,122 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRW 946
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,122 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 67,446 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,858 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 63,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,473 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,460 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 57,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,122 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,981 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 41,981 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,590 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,939 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,612 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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JRW 946 is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black 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 JRW 946, 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 JRW 946 registered?

JRW 946 is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is JRW 946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRW 946 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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