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E1 MSY

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,324 mi
Last recorded128,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 MSY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 128,324 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 125,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 118,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 105,479 miles

both rear tyres worn low

near side rear tyre inner side wall starting to split

Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 84,100 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 84,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,985 miles

cuts on inner sidewalls of front tyres no cords exposed

Pass 14 Apr 2017 63,978 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,080 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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E1 MSY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E1 MSY, 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 E1 MSY registered?

E1 MSY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is E1 MSY safe to buy?

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