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FL12 GPO

2012 BMW 640

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,011 mi
Last recorded93,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 GPO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 88,982 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 88,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 83,541 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 83,540 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 78,345 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 78,345 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,455 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,689 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,753 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 48,753 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

wipers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,529 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,531 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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FL12 GPO is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL12 GPO, 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 FL12 GPO registered?

FL12 GPO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is FL12 GPO safe to buy?

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