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YG62 WZT

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,200 mi
Last recorded81,200 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WZT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 78,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 66,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 58,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,128 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to inspect seat belt fully.

Pass 14 May 2015 29,018 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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YG62 WZT is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG62 WZT, 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 YG62 WZT registered?

YG62 WZT is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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