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PK12 GLV

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,394 mi
Last recorded110,394 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 GLV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 107,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 103,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 97,547 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,354 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,302 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 82,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 76,754 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2017 65,152 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,671 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 34,906 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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PK12 GLV is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PK12 GLV, 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 PK12 GLV registered?

PK12 GLV is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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