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GY61 YZR

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,887 mi
Last recorded105,887 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 YZR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,887 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 93,177 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,322 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,693 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 70,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,213 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 59,592 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

rear shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,790 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 53,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,616 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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GY61 YZR is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black 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 GY61 YZR, 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 GY61 YZR registered?

GY61 YZR is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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The MOT history for GY61 YZR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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