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M9 SFK

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,185 mi
Last recorded131,185 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 SFK
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 131,185 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions near vehicle limit

Fail 11 Jun 2026 131,185 miles

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

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

Exhaust smoke emissions near vehicle limit

Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,860 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/30R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 125,860 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/30R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 122,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 114,635 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,264 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,422 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 19,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M9 SFK is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M9 SFK, 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 M9 SFK registered?

M9 SFK is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is M9 SFK safe to buy?

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