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BL61 NKN

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,303 mi
Last recorded164,303 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 NKN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 164,303 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 164,253 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 146,314 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 141,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 134,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 126,801 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 115,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,841 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,179 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 58,388 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)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 58,205 miles

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

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 25 Aug 2015 42,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,904 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,819 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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BL61 NKN is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL61 NKN, 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

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What year was BL61 NKN registered?

BL61 NKN is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is BL61 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 NKN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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