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SC61 DWG

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,237 mi
Last recorded119,237 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 DWG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 119,237 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2026 118,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,635 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

wet conditions

Fail 10 Feb 2025 110,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

wet conditions

Pass 7 Feb 2024 101,527 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,044 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres tread low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 95,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres tread low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,426 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 92,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 67,862 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,106 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 61,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,293 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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SC61 DWG is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC61 DWG, 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 SC61 DWG registered?

SC61 DWG is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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