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HV12 ZBY

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,216 mi
Last recorded129,216 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ZBY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 129,216 miles

undertray / covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2024 129,213 miles

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

undertray / covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 117,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 5 May 2023 117,759 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,407 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 29 Apr 2022 98,405 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 11 May 2021 78,071 miles

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

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 13 May 2020 63,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

emissions 0.02

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,874 miles

both front tyres have slight wear to the inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Sep 2016 31,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have slight wear to the inner and outer edges

Pass 7 May 2015 19,631 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 ZBY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

HV12 ZBY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is HV12 ZBY safe to buy?

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