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M50 LRL

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,265 mi
Last recorded40,265 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 LRL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 40,265 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 32,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 28,861 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 28,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2022 24,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread damaged

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

Fail 11 May 2022 24,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread damaged

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,479 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 17,522 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 13,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 11,978 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 10,814 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 8,973 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 7,937 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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M50 LRL is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M50 LRL, 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 M50 LRL registered?

M50 LRL is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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