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MF12 KKX

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,650 mi
Last recorded99,650 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 KKX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 99,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 98,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 95,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 90,070 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft seal has a slight leak

Offside Rear drive shaft seal has a slight leak

Pass 18 Oct 2022 89,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 88,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,087 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 53,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,116 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 11,116 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 6,410 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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MF12 KKX is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF12 KKX, 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 MF12 KKX registered?

MF12 KKX is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is MF12 KKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 KKX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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