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9479 SM

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,599 mi
Last recorded89,599 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9479 SM
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 89,599 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 89,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,878 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,776 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,977 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,448 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 84,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

under shields fitted obscuring certain 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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9479 SM is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 9479 SM, 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 9479 SM registered?

9479 SM is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is 9479 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9479 SM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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