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LB12 VUW

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VUW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2024 137,673 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 135,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 128,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 120,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 114,653 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 100,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,473 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 57,895 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 39,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LB12 VUW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LB12 VUW, 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 LB12 VUW registered?

LB12 VUW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is LB12 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 VUW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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