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LA12 VTJ

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VTJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 75,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 73,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,475 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 72,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,729 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,372 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 44,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,417 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 35,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LA12 VTJ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LA12 VTJ, 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 LA12 VTJ registered?

LA12 VTJ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 11 March 2012.

Is LA12 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 VTJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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