CarVerify

Free Car Check

C12 OGA

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,246 mi
Last recorded99,246 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 OGA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,246 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 99,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2025 92,563 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 84,218 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 69,985 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 69,951 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,577 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 66,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,181 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Fail 7 Apr 2016 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,778 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 34,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full BMW 640 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C12 OGA is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C12 OGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C12 OGA?

You can check the full history of C12 OGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C12 OGA registered?

C12 OGA is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is C12 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 OGA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C12 OGA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C12 OGA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.