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YC62 TMV

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,098 mi
Last recorded70,098 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TMV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,098 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,664 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,465 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 50,463 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,596 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 47,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 41,715 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,915 miles

offside front tyre wearing/worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2017 32,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing/worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 28,140 miles

Front stone damage screen

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,068 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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YC62 TMV is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC62 TMV, 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 YC62 TMV registered?

YC62 TMV is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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