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BT61 ZZB

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,994 mi
Last recorded112,994 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ZZB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,994 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 108,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 104,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 88,229 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,366 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 60,799 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,354 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,588 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 38,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZZB is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BT61 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

BT61 ZZB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BT61 ZZB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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