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YC12 ZST

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,474 mi
Last recorded66,474 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZST
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,474 miles

Undertray Fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2025 66,474 miles

Undertray Fitted

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,129 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 4 May 2018 47,687 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 10 May 2017 41,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,740 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,403 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 ZST is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

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

Is YC12 ZST safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZST shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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