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HN12 AEP

2012 BMW 640

Brown Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,056 mi
Last recorded90,056 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 AEP
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 86,421 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 82,119 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 82,117 miles

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 77,064 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,054 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 77,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,734 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 41,977 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 41,524 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight sidewall damage

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 29,167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,627 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,453 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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HN12 AEP is a 2012 BMW 640 in Brown with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HN12 AEP, 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 HN12 AEP registered?

HN12 AEP is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is HN12 AEP safe to buy?

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