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RE62 BZT

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,989 mi
Last recorded73,989 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 BZT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,989 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 69,525 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,440 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 55,052 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 May 2022 55,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,291 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 40,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,953 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 29,965 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 19,063 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 9,870 miles

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyre have damaged to outer walls.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

advise all 4 tyres cracking on outer shoulders

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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RE62 BZT 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 83.3%.

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 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 RE62 BZT, 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 RE62 BZT registered?

RE62 BZT is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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