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CA12 GBZ

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,711 mi
Last recorded89,711 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 GBZ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 89,711 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 81,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 81,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 77,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 77,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,143 miles

Front Both tyres have slight wear on all edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have slight cracking & slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,946 miles

Rear Both tyres starting to perish on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,352 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,406 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2015 36,898 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CA12 GBZ 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 CA12 GBZ, 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 CA12 GBZ registered?

CA12 GBZ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is CA12 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 GBZ 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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