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BV12 HLX

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HLX
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,278 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 87,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 76,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 63,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,246 miles

Central Inner rear view mirror missing

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 44,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,876 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 36,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,535 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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BV12 HLX is a 2012 BMW 640 in White 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 BV12 HLX, 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 BV12 HLX registered?

BV12 HLX is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BV12 HLX safe to buy?

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