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YC12 YRS

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,754 mi
Last recorded135,754 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YRS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 135,754 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis control fault

Fail 28 Oct 2025 135,754 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis control fault

Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,505 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 120,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,564 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 103,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,158 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 67,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 51,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 51,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 51,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 45,581 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,232 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 YRS is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

YC12 YRS is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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