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YR12 BWN

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,327 mi
Last recorded132,327 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 BWN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 132,327 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 130,799 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 129,484 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 129,484 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 127,595 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 123,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 123,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 120,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 114,875 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,538 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,527 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,335 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 BWN is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YR12 BWN, 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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What year was YR12 BWN registered?

YR12 BWN is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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