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EF12 AKJ

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

149,740 mi
Last recorded149,740 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 149,740 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 144,144 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 140,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 134,011 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 131,724 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 131,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2021 124,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 120,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,856 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 106,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 86,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 76,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,993 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 47,874 miles

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

nearside front tyre becoming low on inner edge and has screw in tread

Fail 7 May 2015 47,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre becoming low on inner edge and has screw in tread

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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EF12 AKJ is a 2012 BMW 640 in White 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 EF12 AKJ, 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 EF12 AKJ registered?

EF12 AKJ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is EF12 AKJ safe to buy?

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