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SK12 AMV

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,004 mi
Last recorded107,004 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 AMV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 107,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 97,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,241 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,870 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 52,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,506 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 48,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers slight smear

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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SK12 AMV is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SK12 AMV, 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 SK12 AMV registered?

SK12 AMV is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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