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GX12 KGN

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,835 mi
Last recorded141,835 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 KGN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 141,835 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 141,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 134,485 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 7 Oct 2023 123,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 73,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,123 miles

engine covers and under trays.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 29,702 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 29,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GX12 KGN is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black 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 GX12 KGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX12 KGN registered?

GX12 KGN is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GX12 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 KGN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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