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YE52 MAL

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,449 mi
Last recorded104,449 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 MAL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 104,449 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 104,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,759 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,838 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,665 miles

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

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,464 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,938 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Fail 30 Oct 2015 30,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dunlop sp sport maxx gt run flat 275/35 r19 96y (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,899 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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YE52 MAL is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YE52 MAL, 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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YE52 MAL is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is YE52 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 MAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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