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V25 BYE

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,439 mi
Last recorded102,439 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 102,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 97,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 88,082 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 60,543 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking BRAKE CILIPER (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,860 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 39,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V25 BYE 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 84.6%.

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 V25 BYE, 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 V25 BYE registered?

V25 BYE is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is V25 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V25 BYE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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