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RJ61 UGH

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,603 mi
Last recorded98,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 UGH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,603 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 98,490 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 95,069 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 94,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,937 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

left hand bank to air filter jubilee clips loose rectified

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,377 miles

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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RJ61 UGH is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ61 UGH, 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 RJ61 UGH registered?

RJ61 UGH is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is RJ61 UGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 UGH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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