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M5 YVY

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,169 mi
Last recorded84,169 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 84,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,553 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,423 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,930 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 YVY 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 100%.

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 YVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 YVY registered?

M5 YVY is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is M5 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 YVY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M5 YVY have outstanding finance?

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