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SL12 YJW

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,822 mi
Last recorded138,822 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YJW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 138,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 138,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 134,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 123,904 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 123,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 105,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,285 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,504 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 65,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,797 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,627 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SL12 YJW 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 86.7%.

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 SL12 YJW, 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 SL12 YJW registered?

SL12 YJW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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