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OV12 VFN

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,536 mi
Last recorded187,536 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VFN
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 187,536 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 173,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 157,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 148,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 148,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 130,307 miles

brake pad warning light on pads ok

Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,096 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 110,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 98,516 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 98,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 79,552 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 79,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 79,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 79,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 68,089 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 56,383 miles

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

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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OV12 VFN is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV12 VFN, 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 OV12 VFN registered?

OV12 VFN is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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