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RV12 YYN

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,916 mi
Last recorded101,916 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YYN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,019 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,451 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 85,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 83,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,967 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,561 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 54,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,817 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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RV12 YYN is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 RV12 YYN, 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 RV12 YYN registered?

RV12 YYN is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is RV12 YYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 YYN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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