2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · C24 GSR
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2012. Recorded mileage 64,141 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C24 GSR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 64,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C24 GSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M5 (C24 GSR) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C24 GSR Mileage History
- 28/11/202253,696 mi
- 28/11/202253,696 mi
- 22/11/202358,348 mi+4,652 mi
- 28/11/202462,893 mi+4,545 mi
- 28/11/202564,141 mi+1,248 mi
Average of roughly 3,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbocharged M5s can develop coolant leaks around expansion tanks, turbo cooling lines, and front heat exchangers. Repeated low-coolant warnings are common on neglected cars.
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- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat StressSerious
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling LeaksModerate
Turbocharged M5s can develop coolant leaks around expansion tanks, turbo cooling lines, and front heat exchangers. Repeated low-coolant warnings are common on neglected cars.
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