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SH61 YKH

2012 BMW 640

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,292 mi
Last recorded90,292 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 YKH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 90,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,650 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,350 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 80,330 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 76,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 58,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 22,437 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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SH61 YKH is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SH61 YKH, 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

How do I check the history of SH61 YKH?

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What year was SH61 YKH registered?

SH61 YKH is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is SH61 YKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 YKH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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