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BJ12 YYV

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,314 mi
Last recorded76,314 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YYV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,314 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 76,314 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,073 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,395 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,674 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,675 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 64,990 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2018 60,787 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 60,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,858 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,848 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,557 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,369 miles

pedestrian protect system light illuminated on dash

Fail 18 Aug 2015 43,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dip (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative no wash (1.7.2)

pedestrian protection system showing fault

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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BJ12 YYV is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ12 YYV, 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 BJ12 YYV registered?

BJ12 YYV is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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