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L29 ERP

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 ERP
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 95,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,472 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,349 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,210 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front upper bulb cover missing from headlamp unit

Fail 14 Jan 2022 67,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front upper bulb cover missing from headlamp unit

Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,063 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,455 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L29 ERP is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red 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 L29 ERP, 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 L29 ERP registered?

L29 ERP is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is L29 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 ERP 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.

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