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E12 NRY

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,944 mi
Last recorded143,944 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 NRY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 143,944 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 135,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 123,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 123,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 102,827 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

pedestrian warning light on.

Fail 10 Feb 2022 102,827 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

pedestrian warning light on.

Pass 20 Feb 2021 82,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,058 miles

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2018 73,056 miles

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

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,464 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,525 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2015 36,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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E12 NRY 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 73.3%.

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 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 E12 NRY, 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 E12 NRY registered?

E12 NRY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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