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YG12 TEU

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,645 mi
Last recorded93,645 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TEU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 93,645 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 93,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,516 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 82,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,518 miles

Zero read on emissions.

Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,225 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear shock absorber rubber boot gaiters slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber rubber boot gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 47,117 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 46,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 32,003 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TEU is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey 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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

YG12 TEU is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YG12 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 TEU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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