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M5 WXA

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,418 mi
Last recorded56,418 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,418 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor leak, from O/S running to the rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Both seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,702 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 51,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 295/30-20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 20 Dec 2021 47,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,920 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 31,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,314 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,342 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 WXA is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

M5 WXA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is M5 WXA safe to buy?

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