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M6 YYE

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,455 mi
Last recorded105,455 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 YYE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,455 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 31 Oct 2023 101,826 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 94,155 miles

Offside Front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 1 Nov 2022 94,155 miles

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,059 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,009 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,018 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,854 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M6 YYE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M6 YYE, 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 M6 YYE registered?

M6 YYE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is M6 YYE safe to buy?

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