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A6 TCY

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,208 mi
Last recorded77,208 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 TCY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 77,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 64,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,197 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 54,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,865 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 53,775 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 48,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen below protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 41,552 miles

x2 rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2021 41,552 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

x2 rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2020 37,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 37,389 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,572 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,645 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 640?

Based on 114,993 MOT tests across 12,420 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,692
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,420
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 691
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 679
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A6 TCY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 65,049 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 640 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 TCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 640 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 TCY registered?

A6 TCY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is A6 TCY safe to buy?

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