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YC12 YJO

2012 BMW 640

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,384 mi
Last recorded67,384 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YJO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 67,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 59,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 43,672 miles

Emissions to clean to give a reading

Fail 27 Mar 2020 43,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 6 Jul 2019 40,918 miles

Emissions to clean to give a reading

Fail 4 Jul 2019 40,918 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions to clean to give a reading

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 19,618 miles

EMMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO GIVE A READING

Fail 9 May 2015 10,802 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 10,802 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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YC12 YJO is a 2012 BMW 640 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJO, 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 YC12 YJO registered?

YC12 YJO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is YC12 YJO safe to buy?

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