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AK12 OMB

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,240 mi
Last recorded112,240 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OMB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,295 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 72,108 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 9 Jan 2020 72,036 miles

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

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

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,483 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Fail 20 Dec 2018 60,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

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

Slight binding at O/S/F brake

Pass 27 Dec 2017 47,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 37,997 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,936 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 25,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,005 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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AK12 OMB is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK12 OMB, 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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AK12 OMB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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