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M5 HPU

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,956 mi
Last recorded92,956 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HPU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 89,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres 5 years old.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,639 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,183 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,523 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,607 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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M5 HPU 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 M5 HPU, 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 M5 HPU registered?

M5 HPU is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is M5 HPU safe to buy?

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