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S29 AHA

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 AHA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,769 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,179 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 59,272 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 59,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 57,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 36,418 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 36,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,684 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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S29 AHA 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 77.8%.

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 S29 AHA, 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 S29 AHA registered?

S29 AHA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is S29 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 AHA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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