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E20 CSM

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,039 mi
Last recorded91,039 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 CSM
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 86,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,979 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 66,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,585 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 49,811 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 44,135 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 44,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,148 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 34,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/20/95y/xl dunlop spt maxx gt runflat (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30/20/97y/xl dunlop spt maxx gt runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,868 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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E20 CSM is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey 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 E20 CSM, 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 E20 CSM registered?

E20 CSM is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is E20 CSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 CSM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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