2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · T10 DAB
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 13/03/2012. Recorded mileage 52,495 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 4395cc
T10 DAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 52,495 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.
T10 DAB Mileage History
- 08/04/202343,002 mi
- 15/04/202447,181 mi+4,179 mi
- 29/01/202549,854 mi+2,673 mi
- 23/01/202652,495 mi+2,641 mi
- 26/01/202652,495 mi
Average of roughly 3,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T10 DAB 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 (T10 DAB) between April 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 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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