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VL10 MMM

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,525 mi
Last recorded47,525 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL10 MMM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 47,525 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 43,674 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 39,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 30,363 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 20,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 15,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 7,803 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 7,750 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 7,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 6,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 6,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 6,739 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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VL10 MMM is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VL10 MMM, 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 VL10 MMM registered?

VL10 MMM is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is VL10 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL10 MMM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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