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LN62 VAH

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,235 mi
Last recorded132,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 VAH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 132,235 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 128,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 128,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect inner rim cracked on weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 123,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 119,034 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 113,867 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel rim welded repairs

Nearside Rear Wheel rim welded repairs

Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 84,693 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear propshaft rubber u/j cracking.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,488 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Jun 2018 53,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,280 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 15,516 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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LN62 VAH is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LN62 VAH, 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 LN62 VAH registered?

LN62 VAH is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LN62 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 VAH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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