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R12 JAY

2011 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 64056,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 JAY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 93,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

large oil leak - engine covered

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2025 93,385 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect excessively dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beams excessively dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

large oil leak - engine covered

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2024 87,480 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,227 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,755 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 72,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,428 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,491 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,539 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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R12 JAY is a 2011 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 56,373 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 R12 JAY, 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 15 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R12 JAY registered?

R12 JAY is a 2011 BMW 640, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is R12 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 JAY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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