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LX62 SXD

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,196 mi
Last recorded46,196 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 SXD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 46,196 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 45,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 45,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,554 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,325 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,902 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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LX62 SXD is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue 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 LX62 SXD, 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 LX62 SXD registered?

LX62 SXD is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LX62 SXD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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