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KW12 LPL

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,142 mi
Last recorded92,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 LPL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 92,142 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 92,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 87,345 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (in lower suspension arm) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (in lower suspension arm) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,613 miles

Full under trays fitted obscuring many components from testers view

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,792 miles

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,694 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,358 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 38,981 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 26,010 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,545 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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KW12 LPL is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KW12 LPL, 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 KW12 LPL registered?

KW12 LPL is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is KW12 LPL safe to buy?

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