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M555 SPP

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,939 mi
Last recorded113,939 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 SPP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 113,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 108,795 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,629 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 102,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 70,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 70,481 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,695 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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M555 SPP is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M555 SPP, 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 M555 SPP registered?

M555 SPP is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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