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N8 NPX

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

68,082 mi
Last recorded68,082 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 NPX
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 68,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,983 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 64,641 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 64,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 117,360 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,837 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2023 101,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 55,141 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2022 95,520 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,379 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 91,749 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 88,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2019 81,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,183 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 36,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 74,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,332 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2018 27,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2017 67,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,298 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 62,990 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 14,147 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 58,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,406 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 32,923 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N8 NPX is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N8 NPX, 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 N8 NPX registered?

N8 NPX is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is N8 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 NPX shows 31 tests with a 83.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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