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GX12 LZR

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,212 mi
Last recorded120,212 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 120,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 108,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,978 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 89,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 84,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2019 70,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,836 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 41,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,478 miles

light damage to nearside front road wheel rim outer edge

light damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,236 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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GX12 LZR is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LZR, 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 GX12 LZR registered?

GX12 LZR is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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