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GY12 PHJ

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,220 mi
Last recorded118,220 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 PHJ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 118,220 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 111,742 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 109,127 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,921 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire incomplete, no sensor from pad

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,717 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 83,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 80,129 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 65,258 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 37,727 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 PHJ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

GY12 PHJ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 PHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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