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LF12 AHA

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,754 mi
Last recorded31,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 AHA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 31,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 31,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 29,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 27,200 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))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 25,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 24,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 23,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 21,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 19,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 16,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,783 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 11,406 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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LF12 AHA is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LF12 AHA, 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 LF12 AHA registered?

LF12 AHA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is LF12 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 AHA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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