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OO09 GTE

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,768 mi
Last recorded92,768 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO09 GTE
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 92,768 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 92,758 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 85,676 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 77,739 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 62,968 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 62,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 39,441 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc back plate missing

Nearside Front headlamp washer not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,814 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 34,814 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,285 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 31,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,055 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2017 24,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,873 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 19,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 15,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 15,473 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OO09 GTE is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OO09 GTE, 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 OO09 GTE registered?

OO09 GTE is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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