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LX12 OKT

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,703 mi
Last recorded77,703 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 OKT
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 77,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 77,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 72,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 65,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 48,727 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 36,921 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 32,941 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,779 miles

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 3 May 2018 22,187 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 22,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,035 miles

belly plates etc obscuring full inspection

cannot see some brake pads clearly to fully assess wear

Fail 10 Jul 2017 17,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing THREE BOLTS MISSING (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

belly plates etc obscuring full inspection

cannot see some brake pads clearly to fully assess wear

Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,849 miles

some components are obscured by trims and covers etc

Pass 13 Jul 2015 11,081 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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LX12 OKT is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LX12 OKT, 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 LX12 OKT registered?

LX12 OKT is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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The MOT history for LX12 OKT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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