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FN12 BNZ

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,235 mi
Last recorded113,235 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BNZ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,235 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,591 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,277 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 57,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 46,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 35,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,484 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,644 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 16,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,907 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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FN12 BNZ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN12 BNZ, 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 FN12 BNZ registered?

FN12 BNZ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is FN12 BNZ safe to buy?

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