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PJ12 AFA

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 AFA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 98,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2026 98,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 97,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 96,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 95,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 90,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 89,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 88,030 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,956 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,619 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 46,836 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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PJ12 AFA is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PJ12 AFA, 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 PJ12 AFA registered?

PJ12 AFA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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