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YG12 KXP

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,080 mi
Last recorded56,080 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 KXP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 56,080 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 51,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 49,786 miles

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

Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 45,804 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 43,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2022 43,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,960 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2019 30,385 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 26,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,642 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 24,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 22,298 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,848 miles

o\s\f tyre scrubed on inside edge

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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YG12 KXP is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black 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 YG12 KXP, 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 YG12 KXP registered?

YG12 KXP is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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