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BK12 AYW

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,491 mi
Last recorded120,491 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 AYW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 120,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,482 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 117,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,963 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,162 miles

All shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f tyre is a run flat tyre all others are not

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,177 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,798 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,797 miles

Both rear shock absorber protection covers are in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust emission too clean to test

Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,797 miles

Both rear shock absorber protection covers are in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust emission too clean to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 69,399 miles

both front shock dust covers are split

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,770 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,365 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber protection cover is in poor condition

Offside Rear shock absorber protection cover is in poor condition

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,362 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber protection cover is damaged

Nearside Rear shock absorber protection cover is in poor condition

Offside Rear shock absorber protection cover is in poor condition

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,959 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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BK12 AYW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK12 AYW, 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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BK12 AYW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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