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YR62 HFM

2012 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HFM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 94,247 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 93,744 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,433 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 85,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 80,075 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,765 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,950 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,379 miles

both rea r tyres inner edges going bold /

Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,651 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YR62 HFM is a 2012 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR62 HFM, 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 YR62 HFM registered?

YR62 HFM is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is YR62 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 HFM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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