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MT12 YWL

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 YWL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 101,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2023 94,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 85,140 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 85,140 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,605 miles

Both rear differential bushes starting to split slightly (no excessive movement found)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 60,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 43,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 36,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 26,576 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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MT12 YWL is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue 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 MT12 YWL, 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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MT12 YWL is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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