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VN62 YDV

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,446 mi
Last recorded165,446 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YDV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 165,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 153,169 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 151,994 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 151,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,756 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,785 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,694 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 106,976 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,206 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,931 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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VN62 YDV is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VN62 YDV, 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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VN62 YDV is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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