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HN12 JBV

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,601 mi
Last recorded137,601 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 JBV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 137,601 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 7 Feb 2025 122,363 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 112,571 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 112,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 69,278 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 69,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,346 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 63,339 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,404 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 54,404 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,066 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 20,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 JBV is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JBV, 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 HN12 JBV registered?

HN12 JBV is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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