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MR52 BOZ

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,346 mi
Last recorded124,346 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 BOZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 124,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,928 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge slight 265/35R20 99Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 105,119 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge slight 265/35R20 99Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear multiple nails in tyre

Rear both tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 66,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,049 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,049 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 295/30 20 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MR52 BOZ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MR52 BOZ, 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 MR52 BOZ registered?

MR52 BOZ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is MR52 BOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR52 BOZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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