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G9 VVN

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 VVN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026

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

Fail 7 May 2026

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 124,055 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 124,055 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 122,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 109,173 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 109,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,706 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,912 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 81,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,433 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 62,209 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 52,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,181 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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G9 VVN is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel 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 G9 VVN, 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 G9 VVN registered?

G9 VVN is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is G9 VVN safe to buy?

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