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WD12 RBU

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,706 mi
Last recorded59,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 RBU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,706 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 59,408 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,452 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 57,959 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,385 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 51,375 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,522 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,017 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,015 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WD12 RBU is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WD12 RBU, 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 WD12 RBU registered?

WD12 RBU is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is WD12 RBU safe to buy?

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