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BN12 VGE

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VGE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 88,677 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,347 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 74,210 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff is leaking oil very slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 74,179 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin and heavily corroded on inner face- advise replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin and heavily corroded on inner face- advise replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,075 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 72,011 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect no space after 1 (0.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect no space after 1 (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 70,429 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 70,364 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush where the damper is bolted on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 69,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush where the damper is bolted on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,292 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 59,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,077 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,651 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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BN12 VGE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN12 VGE, 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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BN12 VGE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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