2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · SR62 HDV
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 46,772 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR62 HDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 46,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR62 HDV 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 (SR62 HDV) between July 2022 and August 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.
SR62 HDV Mileage History
- 21/07/202242,662 mi
- 01/09/202344,209 mi+1,547 mi
- 20/08/202444,494 mi+285 mi
- 11/08/202546,772 mi+2,278 mi
Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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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
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