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A18 KPJ

2012 BMW 640

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,441 mi
Last recorded62,441 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KPJ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,441 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,943 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 53,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,916 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,232 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 46,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 44,278 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,930 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 35,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,929 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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A18 KPJ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 A18 KPJ, 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 A18 KPJ registered?

A18 KPJ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is A18 KPJ safe to buy?

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