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Y90 TSH

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,754 mi
Last recorded138,754 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 TSH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 138,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 134,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.52mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,336 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 98,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Dec 2019 98,195 miles

Offside Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective track rod end nut loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,993 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 82,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,062 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 59,062 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,828 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,781 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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Y90 TSH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y90 TSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y90 TSH registered?

Y90 TSH is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is Y90 TSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y90 TSH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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