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RF12 WGY

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,274 mi
Last recorded42,274 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 WGY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,274 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 42,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,184 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 May 2015 16,623 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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RF12 WGY is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF12 WGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF12 WGY registered?

RF12 WGY is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is RF12 WGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 WGY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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