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M500 DGR

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,581 mi
Last recorded64,581 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DGR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 64,581 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 64,581 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 62,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre has several minor splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight leak from oil filter cap to housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 60,194 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,652 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,252 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 44,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,262 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,869 miles

n/s/r brake pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DGR is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGR, 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 DGR registered?

M500 DGR is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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