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LX12 ONM

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,058 mi
Last recorded51,058 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ONM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 51,058 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 46,875 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,063 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 36,062 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 27,390 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 27,390 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 23,511 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 20,849 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,703 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,590 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LX12 ONM 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 LX12 ONM, 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 LX12 ONM registered?

LX12 ONM is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is LX12 ONM safe to buy?

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