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S1 YSS

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,321 mi
Last recorded73,321 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 YSS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 73,321 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,728 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 71,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,998 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,193 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,973 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,105 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 19,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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S1 YSS is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S1 YSS, 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 S1 YSS registered?

S1 YSS is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is S1 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 YSS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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