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GV12 UUP

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,145 mi
Last recorded95,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UUP
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 95,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,826 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 87,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 87,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,138 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 80,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 70,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 67,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,298 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))

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

covers and shields fitted on underside

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,510 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,187 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,689 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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GV12 UUP is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV12 UUP, 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 GV12 UUP registered?

GV12 UUP is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is GV12 UUP safe to buy?

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