2012 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · YL12 GPV
2012 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 17/08/2012. Recorded mileage 100,136 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 4395cc
YL12 GPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 100,136 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.
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.
YL12 GPV Mileage History
- 15/02/202280,590 mi
- 08/02/202385,804 mi+5,214 mi
- 06/02/202492,276 mi+6,472 mi
- 24/01/202596,718 mi+4,442 mi
- 13/02/2026100,136 mi+3,418 mi
Average of roughly 4,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL12 GPV 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 (YL12 GPV) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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