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BJ12 EKP

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,603 mi
Last recorded144,603 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 EKP
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 144,603 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 144,569 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative nearside and offside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside registration plate light dim

Pass 16 May 2025 141,843 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 139,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 136,273 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 136,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 126,570 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 115,086 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 107,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,856 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,532 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre has a nail in and puntured

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,630 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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BJ12 EKP is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red 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 BJ12 EKP, 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 BJ12 EKP registered?

BJ12 EKP is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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