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BK12 NBJ

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,523 mi
Last recorded193,523 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NBJ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 193,523 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 193,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 171,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 154,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,975 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 16 Mar 2016 54,661 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BK12 NBJ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK12 NBJ, 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 BK12 NBJ registered?

BK12 NBJ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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