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FY12 ZYW

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,202 mi
Last recorded118,202 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 118,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,038 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 103,252 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 103,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 95,450 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,933 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 55,664 miles

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

x2 front tyres slight misshaped inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 48,165 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind/grab

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,088 miles

oil low

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 ZYW is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZYW, 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 FY12 ZYW registered?

FY12 ZYW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FY12 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 ZYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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