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S18 YLS

2012 BMW 640

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,461 mi
Last recorded23,461 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 YLS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 23,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 22,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 22,494 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 22,493 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 21,247 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 20,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 19,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 18,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 16,967 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 15,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 14,149 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,120 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 10,943 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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S18 YLS is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S18 YLS, 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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What year was S18 YLS registered?

S18 YLS is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is S18 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 YLS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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