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W9 SHU

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,113 mi
Last recorded103,113 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 SHU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 103,113 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 103,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,297 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,707 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,940 miles

both front tyres starting to wear from inner edges

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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W9 SHU is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W9 SHU, 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 W9 SHU registered?

W9 SHU is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is W9 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 SHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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