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DL12 YNB

2012 BMW 640

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,595 mi
Last recorded117,595 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 YNB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 117,595 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 117,578 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft rubber mount (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 113,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 105,936 miles

Central Rear Diff bush split

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

Nearside Rear Shock gaitor not functioning as intended (worn/perished)

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

Offside Rear Shock gaitor not functioning as intended( split/ perished)

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A-zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 99,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 93,472 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 93,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,386 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 85,386 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,805 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 77,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,207 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 48,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,110 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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DL12 YNB is a 2012 BMW 640 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL12 YNB, 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 DL12 YNB registered?

DL12 YNB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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