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M5 OTW

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,997 mi
Last recorded107,997 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OTW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,997 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,804 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 94,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 94,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tread, also has nail in inner side wall blow 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also close to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tread ,tread below 1.6 on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner wheel rim, also badly distorted (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,664 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 80,054 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,176 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 57,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 46,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner side wall damaged

Pass 12 May 2016 33,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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M5 OTW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M5 OTW, 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 M5 OTW registered?

M5 OTW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is M5 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 OTW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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