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A1 XAF

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,314 mi
Last recorded144,314 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XAF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 144,314 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 144,278 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 143,089 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 138,324 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 132,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 124,359 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,453 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rearmost rubber coupling cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 104,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rearmost rubber coupling cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 50,712 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 50,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,242 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 32,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm remaining to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm remaining to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm remaining to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 25,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,963 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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A1 XAF is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A1 XAF, 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 A1 XAF registered?

A1 XAF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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