2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · MX12 HWM
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 100,758 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MX12 HWM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 100,758 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
MX12 HWM Mileage History
- 26/09/202289,112 mi
- 26/09/202289,112 mi
- 16/10/202397,420 mi+8,308 mi
- 23/10/2024100,758 mi+3,338 mi
Average of roughly 5,611 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MX12 HWM MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M5 (MX12 HWM) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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