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DV12 YAO

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,829 mi
Last recorded104,829 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YAO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 104,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,553 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 99,070 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 96,379 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,139 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 93,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,720 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,904 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 79,749 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,638 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 66,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 52,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,581 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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DV12 YAO is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DV12 YAO, 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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DV12 YAO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DV12 YAO safe to buy?

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