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L7 FCP

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 FCP
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 111,849 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 107,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 102,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 97,433 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 97,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall/also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 93,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 87,257 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,456 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,078 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,151 miles

over plates fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 42,524 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 37,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 27,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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L7 FCP is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L7 FCP, 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 L7 FCP registered?

L7 FCP is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is L7 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 FCP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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