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LV12 PGU

2012 BMW 640

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,455 mi
Last recorded70,455 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 PGU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 70,455 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 70,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,575 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 59,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 46,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 46,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 37,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,579 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 24,567 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 24,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,345 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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LV12 PGU is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LV12 PGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV12 PGU?

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What year was LV12 PGU registered?

LV12 PGU is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is LV12 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 PGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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