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LN12 LBP

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,350 mi
Last recorded82,350 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 LBP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,594 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 71,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 68,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,461 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 7 May 2019 59,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,337 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 29,510 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 29,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,566 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 13,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 13,251 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LN12 LBP is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LN12 LBP, 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 LN12 LBP registered?

LN12 LBP is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LN12 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 LBP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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