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YG12 RKA

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,232 mi
Last recorded124,232 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 RKA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 124,232 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 119,547 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,725 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 113,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 105,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,732 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 84,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 40,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,888 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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YG12 RKA is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG12 RKA, 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 YG12 RKA registered?

YG12 RKA is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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