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WX12 JPF

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,671 mi
Last recorded70,671 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 JPF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 70,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 66,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 62,603 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 53,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 49,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 48,261 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 42,283 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,466 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,169 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 26,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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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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WX12 JPF is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WX12 JPF, 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 WX12 JPF registered?

WX12 JPF is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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