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YS62 FFE

2012 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,806 mi
Last recorded92,806 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 FFE
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,691 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,048 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 90,048 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 88,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 78,850 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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YS62 FFE is a 2012 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YS62 FFE, 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.

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What year was YS62 FFE registered?

YS62 FFE is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YS62 FFE shows 6 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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