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BJ12 YZZ

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,741 mi
Last recorded113,741 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YZZ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 113,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,667 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jul 2023 98,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,376 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,502 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,672 miles

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

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 24 Dec 2018 63,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,363 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear warning wire not connected

Fail 8 Sep 2017 54,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake pad wear warning wire not connected

Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,901 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YZZ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue 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 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 65,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

BJ12 YZZ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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