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N6 DDO

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,257 mi
Last recorded81,257 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 DDO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,257 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,001 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,772 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,575 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 72,063 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 69,750 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,261 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer sidewall but below requirements

Fail 15 Apr 2015 34,483 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer sidewall but below requirements

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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N6 DDO 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 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 N6 DDO, 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 N6 DDO registered?

N6 DDO is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is N6 DDO safe to buy?

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