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B9 EEX

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

93,471 mi
Last recorded93,471 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 EEX
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,471 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 93,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 74,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 88,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,803 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 57,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slight deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 54,737 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,773 miles

engine oil above maximum level

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear - general wear @4mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear - general wear @4mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

slight rattle/noise at nearside front brake disc back plate

Fail 15 Oct 2021 61,749 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear - general wear @4mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear - general wear @4mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil above maximum level

slight rattle/noise at nearside front brake disc back plate

Pass 15 May 2021 52,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,303 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight deterioration/damage at nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint boot/cover

Pass 22 May 2020 47,938 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 47,938 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 45,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,937 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,541 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 36,641 miles

Rear tyres low tread in centre

Fail 22 May 2017 36,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear tyres low tread in centre

Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,167 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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B9 EEX is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 B9 EEX, 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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B9 EEX is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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