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YD12 BNY

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,069 mi
Last recorded78,069 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BNY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,069 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 77,944 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective full of water, reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low, warning on dash

Pass 13 Jun 2025 70,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 64,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 58,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,748 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2021 51,090 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pad wear light on dash

Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 27,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,947 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,856 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,790 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 21,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 21,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 21,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YD12 BNY is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD12 BNY, 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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YD12 BNY is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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