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W5 NGL

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,089 mi
Last recorded57,089 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 NGL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 57,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside down pipe from turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 56,157 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both cat joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 56,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 53,718 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 53,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 52,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,075 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 37,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 37,067 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 36,437 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 35,387 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 33,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,967 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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W5 NGL 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 75%.

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 W5 NGL, 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 W5 NGL registered?

W5 NGL is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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