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EU12 PBY

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,534 mi
Last recorded103,534 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 PBY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 103,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,778 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,066 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 96,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,328 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 92,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner shoulder.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 65,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,754 miles

cover fitted top and bottom

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,462 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge close to cord

o/s/r tyre worn on edge close to cord / cut in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2015 31,462 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge close to cord

o/s/f tyre worn on edge close to cord /cut in tread

o/s/r tyre worn on edge close to cord / cut in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,159 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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EU12 PBY is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EU12 PBY, 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 EU12 PBY registered?

EU12 PBY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is EU12 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 PBY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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