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LM12 NVL

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,197 mi
Last recorded103,197 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 NVL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Ofside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 93,987 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 93,852 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative both sides front (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,553 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,628 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,957 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 NVL is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LM12 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

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

Is LM12 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 NVL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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