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KM12 VCT

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,620 mi
Last recorded84,620 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 VCT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2021 84,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,116 miles

All 4 tyres slight wear to edges and cracking

Front brake discs poor condition

O/S/F bottom arm gators perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small chip windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,116 miles

All 4 tyres very slight wear to edges and cracking

Front brake discs poor condition

O/S/F bottom arms dust cover slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded/slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,980 miles

Front both tyres wearing edges

Front brake discs slight corrosion/lip

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 63,098 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear edges

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Front brake discs lipped

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,042 miles

rear pads low 2mm

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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KM12 VCT is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KM12 VCT, 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 KM12 VCT registered?

KM12 VCT is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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