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G4 SKB

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,760 mi
Last recorded72,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 SKB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 72,760 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 72,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Misaligned, not sufficient fluid to lens (Jet missing) (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,557 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 245.40.R 19 R.F.T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,011 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,322 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 175.35.R 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 62,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,060 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2021 56,060 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,926 miles

Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 48,926 miles

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

Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 43,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 43,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,276 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,928 miles

Offside Front tyre tread begining to come adrift but no chords or plies showing

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,161 miles

Pedestrian impact warning displayed

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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G4 SKB 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 G4 SKB, 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 G4 SKB registered?

G4 SKB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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