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VF62 GZY

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,307 mi
Last recorded69,307 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF62 GZY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,530 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 65,520 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 61,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion and undercut (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion and undercut (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slight leak from pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 56,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,020 miles

Both front discs slightly worn and slight corrosion inner face

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,873 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)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,756 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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VF62 GZY is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VF62 GZY, 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 VF62 GZY registered?

VF62 GZY is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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