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MX12 HXB

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,032 mi
Last recorded89,032 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 HXB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 89,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 84,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 83,915 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 83,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 81,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 70,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 66,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,612 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 49,634 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 49,634 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,632 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 34,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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MX12 HXB 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 MX12 HXB, 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 MX12 HXB registered?

MX12 HXB is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MX12 HXB safe to buy?

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