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MJ12 KNX

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,128 mi
Last recorded165,128 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 KNX
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 165,128 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 165,121 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))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 147,182 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 125,070 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,199 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 72,443 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 72,443 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 68,113 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 18 May 2017 56,194 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 45,840 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 29,367 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

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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MJ12 KNX is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MJ12 KNX, 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 MJ12 KNX registered?

MJ12 KNX is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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