CarVerify

Free Car Check

B5 HTR

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,610 mi
Last recorded94,610 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HTR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 94,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cuts all round inner sidewall (275/30/20) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 85,318 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,780 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35r20 96y runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35r20 96y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,747 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,267 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 28,030 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
Full BMW 640 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B5 HTR is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B5 HTR, 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 B5 HTR?

You can check the full history of B5 HTR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B5 HTR registered?

B5 HTR is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is B5 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 HTR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B5 HTR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B5 HTR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.