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DV12 VUK

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,827 miles

No read out given on emision test

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,200 miles

No read out given on emission test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 74,147 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,155 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff side seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff side seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,000 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 56,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,918 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,913 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,551 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 VUK is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV12 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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