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HV12 KHH

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,990 mi
Last recorded134,990 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 KHH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2025 134,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 134,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective bushes ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 125,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 124,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 116,420 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 116,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,858 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,908 miles

Just acceptable deterioration to O/S front shock absorber lower bush.

Just acceptable deterioration to both rear diff mounting rubbers.

Just acceptable deterioration to rear prop-shaft rubber doughnut.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,687 miles

engine covers and trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,920 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 51,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 30,571 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 30,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and out of shape (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,298 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 KHH is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV12 KHH, 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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HV12 KHH is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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