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SW12 RAX

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

21,902 mi
Last recorded21,902 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 RAX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 21,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 21,314 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 20,706 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 19,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 17,192 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 16,026 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 14,609 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 12,499 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 12,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 10,342 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 6,999 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 6,217 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 4,491 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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SW12 RAX is a 2012 BMW M5 in White 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 SW12 RAX, 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 SW12 RAX registered?

SW12 RAX is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is SW12 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 RAX 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.

Does SW12 RAX have outstanding finance?

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