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LC61 XJN

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,085 mi
Last recorded18,085 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 XJN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 18,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 15,218 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 11,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 11,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 11,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 11,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 7,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 3,979 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 2,891 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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LC61 XJN is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC61 XJN, 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 LC61 XJN registered?

LC61 XJN is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is LC61 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 XJN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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