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ML12 BCZ

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 BCZ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 98,311 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 98,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 95,588 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 95,588 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link/shock bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,064 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 88,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, with shock mounting integrated in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,778 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 86,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 54,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,443 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,185 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 16,185 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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ML12 BCZ is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML12 BCZ, 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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ML12 BCZ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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