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YG12 ZBT

2012 BMW 640

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,371 mi
Last recorded71,371 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ZBT
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 71,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 68,732 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 68,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 66,277 miles

o/s/r tire wearing close to limit [replace A.S.A.P]

Fail 17 Mar 2023 66,253 miles

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

o/s/r tire wearing close to limit [replace A.S.A.P]

Pass 12 Mar 2022 64,041 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted limiting visibility to under vehicle components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front backing plate loose

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,224 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,846 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 49,846 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 49,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,081 miles

underetrays and engine covers fritted full inspection not possible

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 25,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ZBT is a 2012 BMW 640 in White 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 YG12 ZBT, 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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YG12 ZBT is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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