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GD12 FTA

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,731 mi
Last recorded115,731 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 FTA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 115,731 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,565 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,746 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 97,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 90,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,785 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,612 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,178 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,758 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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GD12 FTA is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD12 FTA, 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 GD12 FTA registered?

GD12 FTA is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is GD12 FTA safe to buy?

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