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CX12 VNY

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,432 mi
Last recorded71,432 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VNY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 71,432 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,431 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,876 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,682 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2020 30,250 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 30,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rim damaged on inner bead

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Fail 1 Jul 2019 27,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rim damaged on inner bead

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Pass 6 Jun 2018 20,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,338 miles

no fas detected

Pass 8 Mar 2016 17,926 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,457 miles

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

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

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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CX12 VNY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX12 VNY, 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 CX12 VNY registered?

CX12 VNY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is CX12 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VNY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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