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YC12 YAU

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,351 mi
Last recorded150,351 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YAU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 150,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear It has nail on the tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 150,342 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear It has nail on the tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 149,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 144,608 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 144,604 miles

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

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 2mm - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 142,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 138,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 134,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,170 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,589 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 104,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 86,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 58,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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YC12 YAU is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC12 YAU, 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 YC12 YAU registered?

YC12 YAU is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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