2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · PC12 RAB
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 23/10/2012. Recorded mileage 21,527 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 4395cc
PC12 RAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 21,527 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: 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.
PC12 RAB Mileage History
- 21/10/202217,870 mi
- 24/10/202318,331 mi+461 mi
- 25/10/202318,337 mi+6 mi
- 22/10/202419,802 mi+1,465 mi
- 20/10/202521,527 mi+1,725 mi
Average of roughly 1,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PC12 RAB 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 (PC12 RAB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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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