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N23 LJR

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,935 mi
Last recorded79,935 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 LJR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,117 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 75,801 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,708 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,539 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,670 miles

Front Brakes are slightly worn but not excessively.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken which has tape on to cover Sharp edges (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 68,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken which has tape on to cover Sharp edges (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 56,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour bumper reflectors (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,626 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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N23 LJR is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N23 LJR, 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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N23 LJR is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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