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YM12 BXS

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,754 mi
Last recorded97,754 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BXS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,754 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 96,892 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,980 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,744 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 49,290 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 49,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge requires attention (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,812 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 23,812 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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YM12 BXS is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YM12 BXS, 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 YM12 BXS registered?

YM12 BXS is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is YM12 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 BXS shows 12 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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