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DY05 ADY

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,661 mi
Last recorded98,661 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ADY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 98,661 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some testable items

slight lift in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,998 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 91,834 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,090 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,063 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 66,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,456 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 56,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,140 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY05 ADY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY05 ADY, 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 DY05 ADY registered?

DY05 ADY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is DY05 ADY safe to buy?

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