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N31 LDH

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,398 mi
Last recorded108,398 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 LDH
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 108,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,829 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 96,827 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to service warning on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 82,633 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 82,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 per wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 79,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration bulb light intensity low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 79,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration bulb light intensity low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 62,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 57,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,778 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,778 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,090 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,997 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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N31 LDH 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 73.3%.

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 N31 LDH, 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 N31 LDH registered?

N31 LDH is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is N31 LDH safe to buy?

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