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M12 BMW

1997 BMW M5

Black Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

254,805 mi
Last recorded254,805 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 254,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 162,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 162,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 161,854 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 161,612 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 161,609 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 161,416 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 161,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2017 253,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 160,667 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 160,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 244,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes in arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlight has chip in lens but not effecting light output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside reverse light inop

Park brake warning light does not always go out when releasing handbrake

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @29% - MAX = 30% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 244,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror cover missing exposing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes in arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlight has chip in lens but not effecting light output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside reverse light inop

Park brake warning light does not always go out when releasing handbrake

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @29% - MAX = 30% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 244,294 miles

chip in windscreen

hydrolic suspension pipes corroded

nsr light lens cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2015 159,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 244,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

hydrolic suspension pipes corroded

nsr light lens cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2014 154,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 229,332 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 229,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 141,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 224,646 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 126,023 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 109,887 miles

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

slight leak from n/s/r outer cv boot

Pass 19 Aug 2009 220,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 suspension metal pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,242 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 98,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 202,744 miles

o/s front antiroll bar link upper dust cover split

Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M12 BMW is a 1997 BMW M5 in Black with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 M12 BMW, 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 29 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M12 BMW is a 1997 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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