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LY12 HLD

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,322 mi
Last recorded128,322 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 HLD
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 128,322 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2024 128,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 121,258 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 113,679 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,202 miles

plastic under trays fitted on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,672 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 63,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,297 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 30 May 2017 54,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge also below 1,6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,018 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 38,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,802 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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LY12 HLD is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY12 HLD, 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 LY12 HLD registered?

LY12 HLD is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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