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DV12 MXS

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,907 mi
Last recorded122,907 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 MXS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 122,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 109,156 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 109,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint front link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,227 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 95,556 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 93,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 86,247 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,984 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,817 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 53,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35r20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wearing on inside

Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,231 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,482 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 24,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 MXS is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXS, 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 DV12 MXS registered?

DV12 MXS is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DV12 MXS safe to buy?

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