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DB55 ROW

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,268 mi
Last recorded63,268 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 ROW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 63,268 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 63,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (NEAR FAIL) 245/35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,187 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 45,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,945 miles

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 6 Dec 2018 32,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 16 May 2018 31,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2018 31,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 31,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 30,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,545 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DB55 ROW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DB55 ROW, 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 DB55 ROW registered?

DB55 ROW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is DB55 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB55 ROW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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