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FY12 LFH

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,490 mi
Last recorded134,490 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 LFH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 134,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 134,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm **** 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 116,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 115,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 81,289 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 81,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,524 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,268 miles

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

shields and covers under vehicle stopping full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2018 49,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pads low

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,466 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,867 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 28,504 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,154 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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FY12 LFH is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY12 LFH, 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 FY12 LFH registered?

FY12 LFH is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is FY12 LFH safe to buy?

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