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YC12 YYB

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,165 mi
Last recorded69,165 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 69,165 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 54,044 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 4 May 2016 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 4 May 2016 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 29,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YYB is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

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

Is YC12 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 YYB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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