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L28 DVY

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,904 mi
Last recorded51,904 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 DVY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,904 miles

sill covers / under trays installed

Pass 28 Nov 2024 51,195 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 49,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,952 miles

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 41,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,234 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 29,032 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 29,030 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure rear view mirror (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 28,977 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,877 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 28,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 23,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,794 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber gator excessively damaged to the extent that it does not prevent the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear shock absorber gator excessively damaged to the extent that it does not prevent the ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Oct 2014 15,671 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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L28 DVY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L28 DVY, 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 L28 DVY registered?

L28 DVY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is L28 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L28 DVY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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