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NL12 ZFW

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,342 mi
Last recorded112,342 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,342 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 112,313 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 107,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 103,276 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 88,088 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 60,956 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 60,892 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 52,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost at limit (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,748 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 May 2017 45,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 nails ()

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 May 2016 39,832 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 39,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 33,883 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 33,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall but dosen't show ply or cords

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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NL12 ZFW is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NL12 ZFW, 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 NL12 ZFW registered?

NL12 ZFW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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