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DY12 ZJE

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZJE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 97,420 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear lower rear subframe bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear lower rear subframe bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,702 miles

Nearside Lower Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Rear Subframe bushes slightly deteriorate d

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 95,898 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,063 miles

Centre exhaust box has rattle due to something being loose internally

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear subframe bushs splitting slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,869 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,629 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,174 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,961 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 ZJE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 ZJE registered?

DY12 ZJE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DY12 ZJE safe to buy?

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