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H22 ELG

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,971 mi
Last recorded100,971 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 ELG
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,971 miles

Central Rear both font diff bushes cracking and perishing

Front slight oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm center of tread nail in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm center of tread

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 91,921 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 86,752 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 77,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 69,909 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 20 May 2021 61,123 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 61,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 50,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint has slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint has slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,047 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,074 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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H22 ELG is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H22 ELG, 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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H22 ELG is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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