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SD62 ODS

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,660 mi
Last recorded65,660 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 ODS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 65,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 58,108 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 58,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 51,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,099 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,176 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,263 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,830 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,779 miles

Rear tyres worn close to the limit

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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SD62 ODS is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SD62 ODS, 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 SD62 ODS registered?

SD62 ODS is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SD62 ODS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 ODS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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