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YH62 PFY

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,906 mi
Last recorded79,906 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 PFY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,906 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 78,116 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,143 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,470 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,654 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,427 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2018 51,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 27,510 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 27,510 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,472 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in thread

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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YH62 PFY is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YH62 PFY, 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 YH62 PFY registered?

YH62 PFY is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is YH62 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 PFY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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