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MF12 TZY

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,110 mi
Last recorded95,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 95,110 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 83,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 83,714 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,908 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 81,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 295 30 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 295 30 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

low tyre pressure light on

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,809 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

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

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

wipers starting to streak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,468 miles

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

low tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,272 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 70,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 70,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light cracking,lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 46,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,075 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,800 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 TZY 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 80%.

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 TZY, 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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MF12 TZY is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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