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LM12 DXC

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,519 mi
Last recorded118,519 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DXC
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 118,519 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 118,408 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 107,106 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))

Offside Front Track Rod Steering Boot Twisted

Pass 20 May 2022 94,005 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face has corrosion/scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 94,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face has corrosion/scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 79,619 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,783 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,131 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 68,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,236 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,598 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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LM12 DXC is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM12 DXC, 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 LM12 DXC registered?

LM12 DXC is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is LM12 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 DXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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