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7 SAE

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,307 mi
Last recorded67,307 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 SAE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 67,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,698 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,597 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 59,534 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,913 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 53,554 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 47,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,878 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Fail 29 Apr 2015 28,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emissions too clean to test

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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7 SAE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 7 SAE, 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

How do I check the history of 7 SAE?

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What year was 7 SAE registered?

7 SAE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is 7 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 SAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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