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M888 CPW

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,405 mi
Last recorded61,405 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 CPW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 61,405 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,147 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,132 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 47,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall in two places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,370 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 40,370 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,030 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 35,943 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 35,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 33,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,888 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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M888 CPW is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M888 CPW, 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 M888 CPW registered?

M888 CPW is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is M888 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 CPW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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