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WV12 VZL

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,107 mi
Last recorded83,107 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VZL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,107 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,055 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,679 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,894 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,330 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 46,855 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,813 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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WV12 VZL is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WV12 VZL, 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 WV12 VZL registered?

WV12 VZL is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WV12 VZL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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