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YE12 LVK

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,199 mi
Last recorded99,199 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LVK
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 99,199 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 94,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 87,082 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,259 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,212 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 71,212 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,710 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,202 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 49,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 40,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 29,149 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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YE12 LVK is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE12 LVK, 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 YE12 LVK registered?

YE12 LVK is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is YE12 LVK safe to buy?

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