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J23 MKY

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,532 mi
Last recorded103,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 MKY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 103,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,780 miles

N/S Windscreen cracked likely to travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,381 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 35 R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre Wrong Rotation

Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,826 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,825 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,235 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,669 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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J23 MKY 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 84.6%.

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 J23 MKY, 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 J23 MKY registered?

J23 MKY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is J23 MKY safe to buy?

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