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M222 MSB

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,157 mi
Last recorded93,157 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 MSB
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 93,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 91,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 245/35/20 rf

Pass 29 Apr 2024 83,272 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2023 75,911 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2023 75,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2022 70,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 63,273 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,778 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre and perishing ()

exhaust emissions not recorded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre and perishing ()

exhaust emissions not recorded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 43,344 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/f tyre cracking and punctured

Fail 24 Mar 2017 43,344 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/f tyre cracking and punctured

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,688 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 32,688 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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M222 MSB is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M222 MSB, 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 M222 MSB registered?

M222 MSB is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is M222 MSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M222 MSB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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