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R88 JYS

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 JYS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 107,668 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 103,029 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 84,913 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,542 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,249 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,891 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,494 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid have topped up a little with plain water , but will need more fluid. (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,364 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 31,358 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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R88 JYS is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R88 JYS, 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 R88 JYS registered?

R88 JYS is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is R88 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 JYS 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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