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OU61 FML

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,988 mi
Last recorded116,988 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 FML
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 116,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 109,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,333 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,006 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 91,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,609 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 74,306 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SCRUBBED INNER EDGE ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,891 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2018 64,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 59,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,839 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 40,822 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords

Pass 21 May 2014 30,533 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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OU61 FML is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue 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 OU61 FML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU61 FML registered?

OU61 FML is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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