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YF62 AWA

2012 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,235 mi
Last recorded71,235 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M550,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AWA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 71,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 71,226 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,889 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,300 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 66,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,016 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,338 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 37,630 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 37,630 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 32,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,602 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,928 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,801 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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YF62 AWA is a 2012 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF62 AWA, 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 YF62 AWA registered?

YF62 AWA is a 2012 BMW M5, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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