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Y31 JOS

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 JOS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,892 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 79,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,703 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 77,702 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 70,644 miles

small stone chips front screen

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,672 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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Y31 JOS is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 Y31 JOS, 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

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What year was Y31 JOS registered?

Y31 JOS is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is Y31 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 JOS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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