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HV12 ZFA

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,232 mi
Last recorded127,232 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 110,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge + On 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge + On 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 110,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge + On 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge + On 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved so as not to effect drives view ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,797 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,052 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 49,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,524 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 ZFA is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel 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 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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