2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · LS62 SOC
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 78,774 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS62 SOC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 78,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LS62 SOC 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 (LS62 SOC) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LS62 SOC Mileage History
- 17/06/202266,515 mi
- 17/04/202372,398 mi+5,883 mi
- 29/05/202476,720 mi+4,322 mi
- 01/05/202578,774 mi+2,054 mi
Average of roughly 4,268 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
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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