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BV12 HMC

2012 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,511 mi
Last recorded62,511 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HMC
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 62,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2453520. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 43,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,781 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 41,726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 40,727 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 40,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,343 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2019 34,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 28,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,992 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,776 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 13,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 HMC is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV12 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

BV12 HMC is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 HMC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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