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T10 DAB

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,495 mi
Last recorded52,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT10 DAB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 52,495 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 52,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 47,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 43,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 42,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 40,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,202 miles

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

minor damage to the n/s front

Pass 2 Mar 2019 31,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 27,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,113 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,085 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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T10 DAB is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black 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 T10 DAB, 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 T10 DAB registered?

T10 DAB is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is T10 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T10 DAB 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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