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RF12 XCX

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,292 mi
Last recorded86,292 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XCX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 85,007 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 84,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,231 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,602 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,503 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre small cut to sidewall area

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,022 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords.

Nail in offside front tyre.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XCX is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RF12 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

RF12 XCX is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RF12 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 XCX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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