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LC61 ZSE

2012 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,056 mi
Last recorded100,056 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 ZSE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 100,056 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 96,519 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,422 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 91,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,546 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 84,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,667 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,254 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 66,244 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 55,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 46,226 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 46,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 40,644 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 40,644 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,593 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 32,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 27,649 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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LC61 ZSE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LC61 ZSE, 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 LC61 ZSE registered?

LC61 ZSE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is LC61 ZSE safe to buy?

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