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AD12 FAJ

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,597 mi
Last recorded66,597 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FAJ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 62,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2023 57,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 54,708 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,415 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 49,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,724 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 36,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f inner tyre wearing uneven close cords

Pass 30 Jul 2016 32,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 30 20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,026 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 29,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 28,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,699 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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AD12 FAJ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AD12 FAJ, 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 AD12 FAJ registered?

AD12 FAJ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is AD12 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 FAJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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