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NU12 WRF

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,119 mi
Last recorded139,119 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 WRF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 139,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 139,116 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 131,283 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 131,171 miles

Emissions not tested unable to complete emissions test due to low oil. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front interior mirror not fitted.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

below min limit oil light on dash.

co limit high on emissions before abandon test.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,850 miles

Non obligatory mirror missing.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 124,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror missing.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 115,774 miles

Light surface deterioration to front brake discs.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 115,756 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Light surface deterioration to front brake discs.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,024 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,286 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 100,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NU12 WRF is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NU12 WRF, 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 NU12 WRF registered?

NU12 WRF is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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