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R12 LKM

2013 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,146 mi
Last recorded105,146 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW M549,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 LKM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 105,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 94,974 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 94,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 88,294 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 82,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 74,356 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,058 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 47,284 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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R12 LKM is a 2013 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 2013 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 49,204 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 R12 LKM, 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 13 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R12 LKM registered?

R12 LKM is a 2013 BMW M5, first registered on 8 June 2013.

Is R12 LKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 LKM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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