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M5 OYJ

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,222 mi
Last recorded97,222 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 97,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 88,554 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 68,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,115 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 56,089 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2017 44,921 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached rear exhaust box strap broken (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached exhaust box strap broken (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,570 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,570 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OYJ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 OYJ registered?

M5 OYJ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is M5 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 OYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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