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OV12 NLE

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 NLE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 89,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,549 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,708 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,588 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,944 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,318 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,732 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,914 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 18,911 miles

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

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

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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OV12 NLE is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 OV12 NLE, 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 OV12 NLE registered?

OV12 NLE is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is OV12 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 NLE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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