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GY12 WSN

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,219 mi
Last recorded107,219 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 WSN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 107,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 104,369 miles

Offside Front Fog light inop

Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,164 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 97,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,646 miles

Front tyres slight edge wear

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres small cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front tyres small cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,561 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 72,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45/18 96y runflats (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,399 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 69,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 96y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,434 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 60,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 51,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 39,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,350 miles

emissions to clean to test

Fail 19 May 2015 29,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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 WSN is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WSN, 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 WSN registered?

GY12 WSN is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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