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RO12 ZPR

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,567 mi
Last recorded77,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 ZPR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 77,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 66,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 63,906 miles

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

Nearside Front back plate loose and rattling

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,629 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 45,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,835 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,248 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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RO12 ZPR is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RO12 ZPR, 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 RO12 ZPR registered?

RO12 ZPR is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is RO12 ZPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 ZPR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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