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R111 KYP

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,617 mi
Last recorded153,617 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 KYP
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 153,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage outside zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriated

Fail 6 May 2026 153,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage outside zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 5 Sep 2025 193,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 150,306 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 187,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 145,595 miles

rear exhaust silenser deteriated

Fail 3 May 2024 145,595 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear exhaust silenser deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2023 163,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 143,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear sections corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 143,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear sections corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 142,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH tyre treads low

Pass 4 May 2022 138,291 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 138,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 133,099 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,332 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 132,332 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 130,144 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 130,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 128,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2019 121,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,465 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,324 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,843 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 102,004 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 102,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,348 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,443 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R111 KYP is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R111 KYP, 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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R111 KYP is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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