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LFZ 4292

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 4292
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 79,345 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,423 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,524 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 66,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,469 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,946 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 44,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,761 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 34,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 20,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,147 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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LFZ 4292 is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LFZ 4292, 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 LFZ 4292 registered?

LFZ 4292 is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LFZ 4292 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 4292 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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