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NU12 XYZ

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,204 mi
Last recorded105,204 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 105,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2026 105,189 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2025 99,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,588 miles

Engine cover under trays and outer sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,964 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,517 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 69,517 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,690 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,679 miles

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 20 Jun 2018 50,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under-trays

Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,920 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NU12 XYZ 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 86.7%.

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 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 NU12 XYZ, 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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NU12 XYZ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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