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OW12 OSD

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 OSD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2024 80,426 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 80,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 80,251 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 80,251 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 May 2022 80,229 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,498 miles

Nearside Front screw in tyre and tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pedestrian protection bonnet struts out of date

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,387 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,558 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 34,560 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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OW12 OSD 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 76.9%.

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 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 OW12 OSD, 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 OW12 OSD registered?

OW12 OSD is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is OW12 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW12 OSD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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