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FN12 CWW

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,488 mi
Last recorded92,488 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 CWW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 92,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 89,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full unertrays + covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2024 82,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

full unertrays + covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,847 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

metal scrapping noise from nearside rear disc- possible internal handbrake shoes

Fail 29 Mar 2023 76,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

metal scrapping noise from nearside rear disc- possible internal handbrake shoes

Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,657 miles

both front tyres split on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,478 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 62,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,592 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 59,592 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,731 miles

Nearside Front non run flat tyre fitted

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2018 30,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 21,056 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 21,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,839 miles

nail nsr tyre

nsf tyre slight cut outer sidewall

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 CWW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CWW, 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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FN12 CWW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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