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M5 XYX

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,335 mi
Last recorded95,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 95,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 90,677 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 87,625 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 86,140 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,008 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 68,005 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,183 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 49,865 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2018 43,710 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,641 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 XYX 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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

M5 XYX is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is M5 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XYX 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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