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OG12 SHY

2013 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,738 mi
Last recorded89,738 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 64062,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOG12 SHY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 89,738 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 89,214 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 89,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 84,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 83,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 80,686 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 72,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 65,672 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 55,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,018 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,786 miles

Engine covers, Under trays

Fail 13 Aug 2016 34,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers, Under trays

Offside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge

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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OG12 SHY is a 2013 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 640 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,465 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 OG12 SHY, 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 13 years old, this BMW 640 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OG12 SHY registered?

OG12 SHY is a 2013 BMW 640, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is OG12 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OG12 SHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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