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A4 TAF

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,172 mi
Last recorded118,172 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TAF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 118,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 115,189 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 115,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 112,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 102,061 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 86,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 76,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 71,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,017 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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A4 TAF 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 92.3%.

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 A4 TAF, 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 A4 TAF registered?

A4 TAF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is A4 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 TAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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