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PY12 AKF

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,443 mi
Last recorded160,443 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 AKF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 160,443 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 150,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 143,524 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 124,843 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,858 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,544 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 90,509 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 62,741 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,561 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine cover fitted

extensive undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,334 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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PY12 AKF is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY12 AKF, 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 PY12 AKF registered?

PY12 AKF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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The MOT history for PY12 AKF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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