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YR12 AXB

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AXB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 96,360 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 93,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 63,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 63,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,178 miles

FRONT END DAMAGED

Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,684 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 20,238 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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YR12 AXB is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR12 AXB, 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 YR12 AXB registered?

YR12 AXB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is YR12 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 AXB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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