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LB12 UWW

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,801 mi
Last recorded70,801 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 UWW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 70,801 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 64,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords object in cut, unable to assess depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 61,427 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords object in cut, unable to assess depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 52,019 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,071 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 45,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 41,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,950 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 18,204 miles

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 15,445 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,119 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 UWW 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 80%.

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 LB12 UWW, 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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LB12 UWW is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 22 July 2012.

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