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PJ61 VYN

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,980 mi
Last recorded101,980 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 VYN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,980 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 101,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 96,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,398 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,779 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 83,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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Fail 8 Feb 2017 49,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

emissions to clean to test

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,278 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 13,635 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 13,635 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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PJ61 VYN is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ61 VYN, 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 PJ61 VYN registered?

PJ61 VYN is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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