MOT Status
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202,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Both headlamps on lowest set limits
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamps on lowest set limits
Nearside Front Tyre void of tread inner edge almost to cords
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wipers Poor
Oil Leak From Rear Diff
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW M5?
Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R47 DOG is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R47 DOG, 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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R47 DOG is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 16 April 2012.
Is R47 DOG safe to buy?
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