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YF 8990

2012 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,558 mi
Last recorded30,558 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF 8990
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 30,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 26,171 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 26,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 22,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 19,991 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 17,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 14,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,611 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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YF 8990 is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YF 8990, 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 YF 8990 registered?

YF 8990 is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YF 8990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF 8990 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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