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EG12 XEW

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,398 mi
Last recorded98,398 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XEW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 98,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 94,755 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2024 94,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 83,039 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2022 82,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 69,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,205 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 38,821 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,868 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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EG12 XEW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EG12 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EG12 XEW?

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What year was EG12 XEW registered?

EG12 XEW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is EG12 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG12 XEW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG12 XEW have outstanding finance?

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