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VN12 WFW

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,400 mi
Last recorded112,400 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 WFW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2024 112,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 108,218 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 105,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,107 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,531 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 98,238 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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VN12 WFW is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VN12 WFW, 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 VN12 WFW registered?

VN12 WFW is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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