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H17 VRL

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,001 mi
Last recorded149,001 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 VRL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 149,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 139,747 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 126,553 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 126,532 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 112,076 miles

under trays fitted difficult to view

Pass 14 Sep 2021 98,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,963 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,312 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,290 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 73,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,633 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,922 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,807 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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H17 VRL is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H17 VRL, 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 H17 VRL registered?

H17 VRL is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is H17 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 VRL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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