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SU11 GHA

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,703 mi
Last recorded80,703 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU11 GHA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,207 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 75,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,226 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,238 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,883 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 59,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,448 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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SU11 GHA is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SU11 GHA, 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 SU11 GHA registered?

SU11 GHA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SU11 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU11 GHA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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