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V8 HHJ

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,672 mi
Last recorded66,672 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 66,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

small leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Jul 2025 59,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 59,267 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 52,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,723 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,395 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 39,242 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 39,228 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 37,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 34,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,049 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on edges.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 29,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front tyre bald on edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,336 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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V8 HHJ is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V8 HHJ, 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 V8 HHJ registered?

V8 HHJ is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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