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YH03 TAZ

2012 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 TAZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 99,595 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 95,080 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,994 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 58,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,651 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 53,640 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,291 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 39,514 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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YH03 TAZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH03 TAZ, 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

How do I check the history of YH03 TAZ?

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What year was YH03 TAZ registered?

YH03 TAZ is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is YH03 TAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 TAZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH03 TAZ have outstanding finance?

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