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LF12 XYB

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,193 mi
Last recorded38,193 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 38,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 37,195 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 37,195 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 34,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 31,545 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,814 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 27,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,631 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,789 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 8,801 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 XYB is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LF12 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

LF12 XYB is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is LF12 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 XYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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