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PY61 FAO

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,018 mi
Last recorded132,018 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 FAO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 132,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 124,069 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,858 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 117,531 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF + OSF (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nsr + osr . LED unit (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 112,980 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 112,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two with shock bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 107,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,441 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,591 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,262 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper rubber deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jan 2016 33,226 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,236 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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PY61 FAO 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 86.7%.

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 PY61 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY61 FAO registered?

PY61 FAO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is PY61 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 FAO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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