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GY12 AXN

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 AXN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 121,400 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2026 121,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,057 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,649 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in tread

engine and undertrays fitted to underside

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2024 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm balljoint excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail rear propshafte rubber coupling severe cracking in one or more parts (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in tread

engine and undertrays fitted to underside

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 100,093 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder 275/30/20

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

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

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

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2022 92,751 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,626 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,545 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,524 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine/floor/undertray covers fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,880 miles

Offside Front damage tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2015 31,682 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 4 Dec 2014 19,449 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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GY12 AXN is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY12 AXN, 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 GY12 AXN registered?

GY12 AXN is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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