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MG06 ARF

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,790 mi
Last recorded97,790 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG06 ARF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front one of pair (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front one of pair (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 92,520 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 85,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,292 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 73,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 62,686 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 60,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate slightly loose

Offside Front brake disc back plate slightly loose

Pass 9 Feb 2019 57,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,494 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 45,225 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MG06 ARF is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MG06 ARF, 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 MG06 ARF registered?

MG06 ARF is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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