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MA12 JFF

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,344 mi
Last recorded143,344 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 JFF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 143,344 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 143,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 133,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 133,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 125,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 120,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,436 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,798 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 90,770 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,219 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,515 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,646 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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MA12 JFF 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 MA12 JFF, 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 MA12 JFF registered?

MA12 JFF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is MA12 JFF safe to buy?

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