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L55 RDY

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 RDY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 76,028 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 76,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 72,343 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 67,175 miles

Sill and various under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

The emission limits were met, but the DSM could not register the reading.

Pass 24 May 2023 64,046 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 64,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 60,396 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 60,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 55,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. plastic coating swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount bushes (offside and nearside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 52,975 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 52,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,333 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,323 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 45,012 miles

Unable to see all testable items on car due to under body shields.

Pass 12 May 2016 39,930 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 39,930 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 May 2015 33,243 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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L55 RDY 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 L55 RDY, 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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L55 RDY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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