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LJ12 LSN

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,042 mi
Last recorded25,042 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LSN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 25,042 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 23,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear door an wheel arch damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 20,204 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 14,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread close to legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 12,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 11,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 9,623 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 6,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 4,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 3,710 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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LJ12 LSN is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ12 LSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ12 LSN registered?

LJ12 LSN is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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