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LR12 KZE

2012 BMW 640

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,122 mi
Last recorded117,122 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KZE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 117,122 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 117,122 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 113,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,611 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 65,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 40,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,878 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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LR12 KZE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR12 KZE, 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 LR12 KZE registered?

LR12 KZE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LR12 KZE safe to buy?

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