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LG12 XHE

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,901 mi
Last recorded78,901 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XHE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,901 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,263 miles

Brake pad lo warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,941 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 21 Apr 2016 35,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,430 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,707 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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LG12 XHE is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LG12 XHE, 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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LG12 XHE is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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