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T20 YAK

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,950 mi
Last recorded181,950 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 YAK
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 181,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 175,836 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 175,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 169,659 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 160,442 miles

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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 150,604 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 150,604 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 143,492 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre, uneven wear too inside edge

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Pass 25 Apr 2019 131,565 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 131,155 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,443 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 120,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/20 also buldge on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,753 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,752 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,806 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 54,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T20 YAK is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T20 YAK, 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 T20 YAK registered?

T20 YAK is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for T20 YAK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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