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M5 OVL

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,434 mi
Last recorded106,434 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 106,434 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,566 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 100,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,004 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 80,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 80,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 74,370 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2020 74,370 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,598 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,387 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,118 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear brake disc slightly lipped

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and slightly perished advise replacement

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 OVL is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M5 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

M5 OVL is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is M5 OVL safe to buy?

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