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YL12 GPV

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,136 mi
Last recorded100,136 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 GPV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 100,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 96,718 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,182 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,453 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,645 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,923 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,603 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2016 24,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,975 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 21,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YL12 GPV is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black 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 YL12 GPV, 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 YL12 GPV registered?

YL12 GPV is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YL12 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 GPV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL12 GPV have outstanding finance?

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