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M5 OCU

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,061 mi
Last recorded64,061 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OCU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 64,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,295 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,272 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,844 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,586 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,690 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 52,605 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very near limit advise renewing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 43,548 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 43,548 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,067 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 OCU is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M5 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

M5 OCU is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is M5 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 OCU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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