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SO61 ORA

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,400 mi
Last recorded94,400 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 ORA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 94,400 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,457 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 88,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,116 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,289 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,683 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 49,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,286 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 44,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,039 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 37,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened cracked (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails, punctured ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,485 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 29,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SO61 ORA is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO61 ORA, 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

How do I check the history of SO61 ORA?

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What year was SO61 ORA registered?

SO61 ORA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is SO61 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 ORA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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