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OV12 XKK

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,292 mi
Last recorded64,292 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XKK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,292 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,708 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,229 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,734 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,299 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,693 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,634 miles

Oil leak around top of engine

Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,263 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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OV12 XKK is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKK, 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 XKK registered?

OV12 XKK is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is OV12 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 XKK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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