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KN12 WMF

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 WMF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 72,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 70,222 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 70,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,789 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 65,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,172 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 28,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KN12 WMF is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KN12 WMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN12 WMF?

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What year was KN12 WMF registered?

KN12 WMF is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is KN12 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 WMF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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