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BT61 BWW

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,001 mi
Last recorded124,001 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 BWW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 124,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 118,892 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 89,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-body panels fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 79,469 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,634 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 66,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BT61 BWW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT61 BWW, 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 BT61 BWW registered?

BT61 BWW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is BT61 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 BWW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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