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PF62 NLA

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,952 mi
Last recorded114,952 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF62 NLA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 114,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 110,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,722 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 95,068 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 95,067 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 90,294 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 82,265 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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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PF62 NLA 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 92.3%.

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 PF62 NLA, 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 PF62 NLA registered?

PF62 NLA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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