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HV12 GGY

2012 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,393 mi
Last recorded92,393 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 GGY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,393 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,305 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 86,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,243 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 83,580 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,215 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 77,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,670 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,921 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,682 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,475 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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HV12 GGY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV12 GGY, 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 HV12 GGY registered?

HV12 GGY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is HV12 GGY safe to buy?

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