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LS12 JUY

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,480 mi
Last recorded142,480 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 JUY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 142,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,001 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,891 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 124,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,966 miles

Nearside Rear advise both rear tyres incorrect tyre profile actual 275/35/20 should be 275/30/20

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

Offside Rear advise both rear tyres incorrect tyre profile actual 275/35/20 should be 275/30/20

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 71,906 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 WHEEL WELDED

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 71,898 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer side wall , not deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 45,206 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,739 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,405 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 24,405 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear bolt in tread punctured could not do brake roller test

Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,660 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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LS12 JUY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LS12 JUY, 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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LS12 JUY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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