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MJ12 KUK

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,229 mi
Last recorded134,229 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 KUK
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both nearside and offside (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (3mm) and offside (3.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 134,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer cuts. 245/40/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both nearside and offside (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (3mm) and offside (3.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 124,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on outer edge, worn on inner (245/40/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge, worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 124,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Pipe disconnected (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on outer edge, worn on inner (245/40/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge, worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 115,142 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 106,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 106,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,689 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 84,052 miles

vehicle too clean to trigger smoke meter

Fail 24 Nov 2019 83,969 miles

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

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

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

vehicle too clean to trigger smoke meter

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,757 miles

front to rear under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 68,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,031 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,062 miles

both front tyres worn on edges!

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 KUK is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ12 KUK, 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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MJ12 KUK is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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