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M17 TJP

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,567 mi
Last recorded90,567 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 TJP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 90,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 89,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 86,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 79,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,495 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 74,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 67,019 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,577 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 63,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 295/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 59,406 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 59,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 53,354 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2015 44,961 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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M17 TJP is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M17 TJP, 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 M17 TJP registered?

M17 TJP is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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