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SP12 YXY

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,700 mi
Last recorded122,700 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YXY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,700 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 104,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,906 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 96,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the rear or 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the rear or 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,912 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 81,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,709 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,114 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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SP12 YXY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP12 YXY, 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 SP12 YXY registered?

SP12 YXY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is SP12 YXY safe to buy?

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