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M30 TWP

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 TWP
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,691 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 102,691 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,851 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 99,851 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 Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 94,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,094 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,403 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 88,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows split. shock still working as it should.

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bellows split. shock still working as it should.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mount to arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber bellows split. shock still working as it should.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bellows split. shock still working as it should.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,169 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 80,140 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,937 miles

Both Front shock absorber gaiters split

Both Rear shock absorber gaiters split/adrift

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,253 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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M30 TWP is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M30 TWP, 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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M30 TWP is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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