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M500 CSG

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,228 mi
Last recorded93,228 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 CSG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,648 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,580 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,166 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,062 miles

Full under body tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,340 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,249 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 71,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,259 miles

tyre light on

Fail 23 Jun 2017 61,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyre light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,932 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 50,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 32,257 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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M500 CSG is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M500 CSG, 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 M500 CSG registered?

M500 CSG is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is M500 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 CSG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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