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M5 RPU

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,378 mi
Last recorded98,378 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2024 96,054 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,937 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 92,907 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 85,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 68,811 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,273 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,350 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 RPU 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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

M5 RPU is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is M5 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 RPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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