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YC12 YWJ

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,092 mi
Last recorded144,092 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 144,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,233 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,216 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,447 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,529 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 101,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,701 miles

rear diff mtg split

Fail 15 Dec 2016 90,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear diff mtg split

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,226 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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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YC12 YWJ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC12 YWJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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