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YC12 ZGJ

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,714 mi
Last recorded124,714 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 124,714 miles

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

oil leak slightly from rear differential

Fail 19 Dec 2023 124,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak slightly from rear differential

Pass 17 Dec 2022 109,852 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,247 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 84,769 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,355 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 70,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 60,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 59,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,521 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rumble

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,353 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 ZGJ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

YC12 ZGJ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 ZGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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