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HK12 BVM

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BVM
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,497 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

under tray fitted

Fail 29 May 2025 98,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,608 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 94,608 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,570 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 85,810 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,122 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,801 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,048 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,726 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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HK12 BVM is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 3,000cc 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 HK12 BVM, 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 HK12 BVM registered?

HK12 BVM is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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