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OV12 XYZ

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,838 mi
Last recorded105,838 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 93,670 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate slightly loose

Offside Front brake back plate slightly loose

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,276 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 87,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front brake backing plates loose and fouling brake discs

run flat and non run flat type tyre fitted to front axle

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 76,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,541 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,658 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,729 miles

Both headlamps aim are on upper limit at the time of test

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed maximum smoke limit: 0.51K m-1

Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,397 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 28,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 23,111 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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OV12 XYZ is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OV12 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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What year was OV12 XYZ registered?

OV12 XYZ is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is OV12 XYZ safe to buy?

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