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M6 SBV

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,474 mi
Last recorded101,474 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 SBV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 101,474 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 99,185 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 76,505 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer egdes

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2017 58,820 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 58,807 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 34,772 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,486 miles

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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M6 SBV is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M6 SBV, 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

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What year was M6 SBV registered?

M6 SBV is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is M6 SBV safe to buy?

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