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PE12 DKV

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 DKV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,854 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,214 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing One bolt from each wheel missing (4.2.A.1e)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed Front and rear (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,740 miles

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

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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PE12 DKV is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE12 DKV, 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 PE12 DKV registered?

PE12 DKV is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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