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KE12 OBW

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,869 mi
Last recorded42,869 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 OBW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 42,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 34,241 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,707 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,984 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,007 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,424 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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KE12 OBW is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KE12 OBW, 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 KE12 OBW registered?

KE12 OBW is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is KE12 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 OBW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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