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FG12 HLF

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,316 mi
Last recorded135,316 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 HLF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 135,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 126,195 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 126,195 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jun 2020 125,397 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine cover damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe,front bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted,obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2019 110,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,671 miles

nsr tyre has a split on inner side wall but not to cords

osf tyre side wall damage

rear brake disc's corroded

rear inner brake pads getting low

rear tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

screw in osf tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads low

nsr tyre has a split on inner side wall but not to cords

nsr wheel cracked

osf tyre side wall damage

rear brake disc's corroded

rear inner brake pads getting low

rear tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

screw in osf tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,102 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

damage on bodywork

kerb damage on tyre side walls

stone chip in screen

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,767 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing in centre tread close to limit

stone chips in screen

Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,342 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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FG12 HLF 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 63.6%.

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 FG12 HLF, 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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FG12 HLF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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