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M5 XBP

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,749 mi
Last recorded71,749 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 71,749 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 69,884 miles

Front windscreen has stone chip damage

Pass 9 Dec 2023 66,850 miles

Front windscreen has stone chip damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2022 61,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 61,442 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 55,545 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 55,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,726 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,382 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,384 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,443 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,303 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 28,133 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XBP is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

M5 XBP is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is M5 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XBP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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