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A24 STH

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,175 mi
Last recorded149,175 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 STH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 149,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 148,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 134,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 127,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2021 122,252 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen has a slight crack but no in drivers view

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,297 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 104,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 92,635 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,665 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre bold inner edge + cuts in tread (strong advise)

Offside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge (strong advise)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Jul 2016 65,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres castlated

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Jun 2015 49,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,566 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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A24 STH is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black 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 A24 STH, 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 A24 STH?

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What year was A24 STH registered?

A24 STH is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is A24 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 STH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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