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DV12 KKE

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,173 mi
Last recorded77,173 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KKE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,173 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Full under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 14 Apr 2026 77,173 miles

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Full under covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,038 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

under covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,317 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,011 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 70,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,076 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre side wall

Fail 12 Jun 2020 64,816 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,673 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 55,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,896 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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DV12 KKE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV12 KKE, 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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DV12 KKE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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