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M500 RSK

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,662 mi
Last recorded99,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,248 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 72,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,020 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,645 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 42,777 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 25,490 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,571 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 16,875 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 RSK is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RSK, 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 RSK registered?

M500 RSK is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is M500 RSK safe to buy?

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