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M5 YWO

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 109,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,169 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,505 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 61,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,654 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,101 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 21,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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 YWO 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 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 YWO, 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 YWO registered?

M5 YWO is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is M5 YWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 YWO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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