2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · LD12 BYA
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 16/03/2012. Recorded mileage 70,416 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 4395cc
LD12 BYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 70,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
LD12 BYA Mileage History
- 10/12/202155,224 mi
- 20/12/202259,501 mi+4,277 mi
- 18/12/202362,553 mi+3,052 mi
- 11/12/202466,324 mi+3,771 mi
- 10/12/202570,416 mi+4,092 mi
Average of roughly 3,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD12 BYA 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 (LD12 BYA) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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