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SV12 OKE

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,867 mi
Last recorded49,867 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 OKE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 49,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 47,236 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 47,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 47,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,343 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 37,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 31,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,115 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offsde front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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SV12 OKE is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV12 OKE, 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 SV12 OKE registered?

SV12 OKE is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is SV12 OKE safe to buy?

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