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LB12 AUJ

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,922 mi
Last recorded49,922 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 AUJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 46,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 39,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 32,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,649 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 25,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 23,488 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 21,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 21,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 19,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2017 14,841 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 11,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 8,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 8,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,319 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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LB12 AUJ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black 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 LB12 AUJ, 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 LB12 AUJ registered?

LB12 AUJ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is LB12 AUJ safe to buy?

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