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M6 UKJ

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,484 mi
Last recorded123,484 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 UKJ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 123,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 123,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 121,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,304 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 116,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 43,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 26,629 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 UKJ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M6 UKJ, 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 M6 UKJ registered?

M6 UKJ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is M6 UKJ safe to buy?

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