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YF61 XLC

2012 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,396 mi
Last recorded27,396 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 XLC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 27,396 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,851 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 16,261 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2016 16,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 11,284 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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YF61 XLC is a 2012 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF61 XLC, 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 YF61 XLC registered?

YF61 XLC is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is YF61 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 XLC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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