2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · YG12 MRO
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2012. Recorded mileage 77,952 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 4395cc
YG12 MRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 77,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
YG12 MRO Mileage History
- 04/10/202375,187 mi
- 04/12/202476,946 mi+1,759 mi
- 05/12/202476,950 mi+4 mi
- 27/11/202577,951 mi+1,001 mi
- 03/12/202577,952 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG12 MRO 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 (YG12 MRO) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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