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DY12 ZHO

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,342 mi
Last recorded144,342 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZHO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 144,342 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 142,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 128,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 128,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,098 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside /Offside inner edges ware present (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 90,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front pads to low wire also broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm chalked up lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm chalked up lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside /Offside inner edges ware present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 72,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 61,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,645 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,545 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,570 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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DY12 ZHO is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY12 ZHO, 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 DY12 ZHO registered?

DY12 ZHO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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