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M5 YDC

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,629 mi
Last recorded78,629 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YDC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,695 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 63,681 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 63,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,412 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 47,412 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 33,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 28,287 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 24,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2015 20,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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 YDC is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

M5 YDC is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is M5 YDC safe to buy?

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