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DE12 XNC

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

170,621 mi
Last recorded170,621 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XNC
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 170,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 160,510 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 149,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os+ns. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 138,846 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 138,845 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 135,593 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,290 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 79,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed-off inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed-off inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,436 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 33,783 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,407 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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DE12 XNC is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DE12 XNC, 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 DE12 XNC registered?

DE12 XNC is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is DE12 XNC safe to buy?

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