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FY12 FJF

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,389 mi
Last recorded148,389 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FJF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 148,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight washer provides limited amount of cleaning fluid

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has oil leak in gearbox/engine area, but does not meet fail criteria

Pass 29 Aug 2023 146,215 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,814 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Rear both registration plate lamps wrong colour

Fail 22 Aug 2022 119,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Rear both registration plate lamps wrong colour

Pass 24 Aug 2021 97,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 69,400 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 59,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,976 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FY12 FJF is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY12 FJF, 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 FY12 FJF registered?

FY12 FJF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is FY12 FJF safe to buy?

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