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MS60 SSS

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,014 mi
Last recorded101,014 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS60 SSS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 101,014 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,105 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 84,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,737 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,396 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 54,504 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 39,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 25,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,359 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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MS60 SSS is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MS60 SSS, 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 MS60 SSS registered?

MS60 SSS is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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