2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · M5 OYJ
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,222 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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M5 OYJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2024
- 97,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M5 OYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M5 (M5 OYJ) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M5 OYJ Mileage History
- 19/08/202277,850 mi
- 18/08/202388,554 mi+10,704 mi
- 07/12/202497,222 mi+8,668 mi
Average of roughly 8,415 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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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
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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