CarVerify

Free Car Check

M17 NCR

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,378 mi
Last recorded133,378 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 NCR
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 133,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 126,363 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 122,537 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2023 113,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 110,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,574 miles

o/s rear tyre low

Fail 14 Sep 2021 104,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 17 Apr 2020 94,571 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 84,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 69,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,176 miles

front brake pads worn thin

nearside mirror damaged

offside front tyre had damage and cuts to outer sidewall

rear brake pads worn to the min legal limit, just passable

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 640 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M17 NCR is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red 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 M17 NCR, 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 M17 NCR?

You can check the full history of M17 NCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M17 NCR registered?

M17 NCR is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is M17 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 NCR 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.

Does M17 NCR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M17 NCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.