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L123 WYY

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,631 mi
Last recorded117,631 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 WYY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 117,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 111,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,634 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 101,841 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight play / loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2023 101,822 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,948 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,890 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 72,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,124 miles

hard to inspect front brake pads

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,073 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,689 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 23 Jan 2015 38,639 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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L123 WYY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L123 WYY, 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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L123 WYY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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