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N12 PLF

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,026 mi
Last recorded75,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 PLF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,026 miles

Offside Front position light slightly dim

Fail 16 Jun 2026 75,026 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front position light slightly dim

Pass 10 Mar 2025 71,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,566 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2022 57,082 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Jul 2019 51,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 y rsc (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 y rsc (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (245/40/19 y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jul 2018 49,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the outer sidewall no ply or cords exposed (cut) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.mm 275/35/19/96Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,928 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,611 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 37,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,018 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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N12 PLF is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N12 PLF, 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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N12 PLF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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