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MJ12 OFC

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,537 mi
Last recorded110,537 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 110,537 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,178 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,427 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays/Engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 79,801 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 79,617 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 78,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,803 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2020 73,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 64,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,894 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,815 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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MJ12 OFC is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ12 OFC registered?

MJ12 OFC is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is MJ12 OFC safe to buy?

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