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AO12 YCB

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,987 mi
Last recorded110,987 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YCB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 110,987 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2025 110,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,222 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 105,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,668 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,451 miles

Both Front shock absorbers dust covers split/adrift

Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both Front shock absorbers dust covers split/adrift

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edges

full test/short time ref. nick wateridge

Fail 23 Jun 2017 65,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,691 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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AO12 YCB is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO12 YCB, 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 AO12 YCB registered?

AO12 YCB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AO12 YCB safe to buy?

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