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M5 YRD

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,073 mi
Last recorded123,073 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YRD
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 123,073 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 111,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,687 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 101,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,345 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,152 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 76,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,832 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 42,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 39,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,496 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 34,495 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 30,165 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 23,007 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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M5 YRD is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M5 YRD, 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 M5 YRD registered?

M5 YRD is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is M5 YRD safe to buy?

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