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MJ12 ZWP

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,071 mi
Last recorded58,071 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 57,688 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 57,550 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,089 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,451 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 46,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,824 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 44,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,798 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,993 miles

All tyre valves perished

Front and rear brakes are lipped

Nearside Rear Seat belt twisted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,506 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,680 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 22,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZWP is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZWP, 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 ZWP registered?

MJ12 ZWP is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is MJ12 ZWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 ZWP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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