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YC62 TZU

2012 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

224,528 mi
Last recorded224,528 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TZU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 224,528 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 197,102 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 165,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 135,752 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,614 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,103 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 79,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,648 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 TZU is a 2012 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

YC62 TZU is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is YC62 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TZU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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