2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · N40 TTH
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2012. Recorded mileage 71,817 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N40 TTH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 71,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
N40 TTH Mileage History
- 21/01/202260,311 mi
- 13/01/202362,180 mi+1,869 mi
- 06/10/202363,326 mi+1,146 mi
- 05/10/202467,279 mi+3,953 mi
- 13/10/202571,817 mi+4,538 mi
Average of roughly 3,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N40 TTH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M5 (N40 TTH) between January 2022 and October 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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- 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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