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C8 OWT

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,198 mi
Last recorded112,198 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 OWT
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 103,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 96,443 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,576 miles

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 tyres stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 88,537 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 tyres stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge metal object in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,309 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,053 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 49,018 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 34,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 12 Apr 2017 34,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge 245/35R20 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30R20 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge 245/35R20 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30R29 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,413 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,709 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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C8 OWT is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C8 OWT, 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

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What year was C8 OWT registered?

C8 OWT is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is C8 OWT safe to buy?

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