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M5 KXC

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,655 mi
Last recorded88,655 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KXC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 78,815 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 70,728 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,930 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 5 Apr 2021 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer shoulder (16 dot code) 265/3520 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer shoulder (16 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer shoulder (16 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer shoulder (16 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 61,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 295/3020 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer shoulder (16 dot code) 265/3520 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer shoulder (16 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer shoulder (16 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer shoulder (16 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,006 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,106 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

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 KXC 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 M5 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

M5 KXC is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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