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SV62 RZU

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,011 mi
Last recorded105,011 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 RZU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 105,011 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 105,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 96,872 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,640 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 90,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,136 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 68,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,691 miles

Please Note Both Front Disc's lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner tread bold and worn to next layer of rubber

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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SV62 RZU 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 92.3%.

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 SV62 RZU, 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

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What year was SV62 RZU registered?

SV62 RZU is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SV62 RZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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