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ST12 KYF

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,451 mi
Last recorded45,451 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 KYF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,451 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,679 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 37,679 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 28,615 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 28,615 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2018 19,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 19,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 16,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 13,528 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 10,329 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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ST12 KYF 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 76.9%.

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 ST12 KYF, 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 ST12 KYF registered?

ST12 KYF is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is ST12 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 KYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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