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LA61 FFL

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,811 mi
Last recorded41,811 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 FFL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,811 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 41,811 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front & rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,832 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 33,832 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,146 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,770 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 17,828 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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LA61 FFL is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LA61 FFL, 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 LA61 FFL registered?

LA61 FFL is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LA61 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 FFL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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