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YA12 ELJ

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,294 mi
Last recorded130,294 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 ELJ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 130,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,730 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,748 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 101,141 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 96,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 89,081 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,060 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,973 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,677 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YA12 ELJ 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 100%.

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 YA12 ELJ, 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 YA12 ELJ registered?

YA12 ELJ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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