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RO11 COT

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,158 mi
Last recorded63,158 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 COT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 63,158 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 63,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 59,323 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,574 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 52,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 42,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 35,976 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,669 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,548 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,324 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,456 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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RO11 COT is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO11 COT, 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 RO11 COT registered?

RO11 COT is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RO11 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO11 COT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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