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M80 VEU

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,772 mi
Last recorded46,772 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 VEU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 46,772 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 44,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,208 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,472 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,549 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly

washers slow

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,379 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 22,938 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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M80 VEU is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey 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 M80 VEU, 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 M80 VEU registered?

M80 VEU is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is M80 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 VEU 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.

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