2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · HS12 RRS
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 97,487 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS12 RRS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 97,487 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.
HS12 RRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M5 (HS12 RRS) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HS12 RRS Mileage History
- 21/10/202271,411 mi
- 09/01/202486,790 mi+15,379 mi
- 10/01/202486,798 mi+8 mi
- 07/03/202597,487 mi+10,689 mi
Average of roughly 10,970 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: BMW M5
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- 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
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