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YE62 YTV

2012 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YTV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 98,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 93,956 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,248 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,225 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,699 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 77,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,277 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,030 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre tread.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 65,030 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Cut in N/S/R tyre tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,038 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 44,038 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,255 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,850 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 29,794 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YE62 YTV is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE62 YTV, 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 YE62 YTV registered?

YE62 YTV is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is YE62 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YTV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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