2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · W8 ORB
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 48,851 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W8 ORB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 48,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W8 ORB 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 (W8 ORB) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
W8 ORB Mileage History
- 16/10/202148,484 mi
- 29/03/202348,600 mi+116 mi
- 21/10/202548,851 mi+251 mi
Average of roughly 91 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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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