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E1 SBH

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,764 mi
Last recorded80,764 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 SBH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 80,764 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 79,735 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 77,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,721 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,962 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,969 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SBH is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SBH, 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 SBH registered?

E1 SBH is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is E1 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 SBH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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