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Y3 TKA

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,670 mi
Last recorded100,670 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 TKA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,670 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 98,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 93,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 77,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2020 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,397 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 64,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 41,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,018 miles

nearside front road wheel rim damage to outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 33,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front road wheel rim damage to outer edge

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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Y3 TKA 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 76.9%.

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 Y3 TKA, 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 Y3 TKA registered?

Y3 TKA is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is Y3 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 TKA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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