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B16 EMU

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,716 mi
Last recorded51,716 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EMU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 51,716 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 51,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 49,909 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s/f inner trackrod slight play ()

Fail 26 Oct 2024 49,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/s/f tyre cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/s/f tyre bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s/f inner trackrod slight play ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 46,783 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 41,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,920 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK ALL UNDERSIDE

Pass 22 Jul 2020 31,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 26,394 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 26,331 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Not cleaning headlamp effectively (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,612 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2015 18,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B16 EMU is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B16 EMU, 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 B16 EMU registered?

B16 EMU is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is B16 EMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 EMU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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