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LV62 BYG

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,296 mi
Last recorded107,296 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 BYG
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 107,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 103,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 96,248 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,754 miles

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

Rear Unable to test seat belts due to covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 82,754 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail Rar Axle (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Unable to test seat belts due to covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,672 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,502 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,274 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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LV62 BYG 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 LV62 BYG, 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 LV62 BYG registered?

LV62 BYG is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is LV62 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 BYG 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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