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M12 XCL

2017 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,102 mi
Last recorded98,102 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 64042,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 XCL
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,102 miles

Rear prop-shaft donut perishing

Pass 11 May 2026 55,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 52,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 85,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 36,433 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 36,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 79,893 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 30,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 23,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,354 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2021 59,353 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,533 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,626 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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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M12 XCL is a 2017 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 42,847 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 M12 XCL, 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 9 years old, this BMW 640 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M12 XCL registered?

M12 XCL is a 2017 BMW 640, first registered on 7 September 2017.

Is M12 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 XCL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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