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OL11 EWD

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,219 mi
Last recorded95,219 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL11 EWD
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,548 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 88,548 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 87,986 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275.30.20 97yxl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 75,451 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 75,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 66,073 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,778 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,631 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,733 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber piston/stem dust cover is split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber piston/stem dust cover is split

TYRE SIZE: (f) 245/40R19Y RSC (r) 275/35R19Y RSC

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear shock absorber piston/stem dust cover is split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber piston/stem dust cover is split

TYRE SIZE: (f) 245/40R19Y RSC (r) 275/35R19Y RSC

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,134 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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OL11 EWD is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OL11 EWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OL11 EWD registered?

OL11 EWD is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is OL11 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OL11 EWD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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