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MW12 WXY

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,626 mi
Last recorded157,626 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 WXY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 157,626 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 140,244 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 128,011 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 128,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,489 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 70,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 63,766 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,081 miles

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all four inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 47,858 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,198 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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MW12 WXY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW12 WXY, 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 MW12 WXY registered?

MW12 WXY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is MW12 WXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 WXY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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