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BV62 JVC

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,829 mi
Last recorded141,829 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 JVC
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 141,829 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 141,829 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,792 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 131,792 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,168 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 95,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,510 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 63,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,054 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,440 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,197 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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BV62 JVC is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BV62 JVC, 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 BV62 JVC registered?

BV62 JVC is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BV62 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 JVC 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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