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KN12 JER

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,889 mi
Last recorded126,889 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 JER
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 126,889 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 126,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,287 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dashboard - visible pads ok

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 118,286 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on dashboard - visible pads ok

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,835 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 116,834 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring has two fractures (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 113,280 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 113,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 109,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dink in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,446 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 100,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,866 miles

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

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

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,212 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,152 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 61,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,562 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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KN12 JER is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KN12 JER, 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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KN12 JER is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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