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BT12 ZKD

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZKD
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 81,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 81,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275\30r20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 78,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,396 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 75,393 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,376 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,409 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 56,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,502 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 40,964 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 40,963 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,955 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 26,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 19,625 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 19,408 miles

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

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

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

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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BT12 ZKD is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT12 ZKD, 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 BT12 ZKD registered?

BT12 ZKD is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is BT12 ZKD safe to buy?

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