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L17 EDX

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,324 mi
Last recorded85,324 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 EDX
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 85,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 76,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 59,668 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 51,042 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 50,562 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 33,348 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 22,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,477 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,564 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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L17 EDX is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black 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 L17 EDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 EDX registered?

L17 EDX is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is L17 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 EDX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L17 EDX have outstanding finance?

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