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YB12 GWG

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,946 mi
Last recorded118,946 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 GWG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2025 118,946 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 117,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 90,632 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 36,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,179 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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YB12 GWG is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YB12 GWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB12 GWG registered?

YB12 GWG is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is YB12 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 GWG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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