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YC12 GFO

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,430 mi
Last recorded92,430 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GFO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 92,430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,043 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm shock absorber attach ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm shock absorber attach ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 83,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm shock absorber attach ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm shock absorber attach ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 57,893 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 51,729 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,666 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,241 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,555 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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YC12 GFO is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey 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 YC12 GFO, 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 YC12 GFO registered?

YC12 GFO is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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