2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · ST61 KSE
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 05/01/2012. Recorded mileage 52,288 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 4395cc
ST61 KSE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2022
- 52,288 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.
ST61 KSE Mileage History
- 02/09/202146,802 mi
- 03/09/202146,834 mi+32 mi
- 26/07/202252,288 mi+5,454 mi
Average of roughly 6,128 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ST61 KSE 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 (ST61 KSE) between September 2021 and July 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2022 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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