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PJ61 RVF

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,330 mi
Last recorded127,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 RVF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 127,330 miles

Advise rear prop shaft dohnut starting to split.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 117,486 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 117,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 77,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 66,423 miles

rear shocker dust covers detached / deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2017 59,054 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust gaiters split/adrift

Fail 20 Apr 2017 58,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear shock absorber dust gaiters split/adrift

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,284 miles

Rear shock absorbers dust cover perish and split.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,135 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 36,135 miles

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

None run flat tyres fitted PH2 Acceiera 275/30/ZR20 97Y XL

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

Pass 29 May 2014 18,780 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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PJ61 RVF is a 2012 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 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 PJ61 RVF, 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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PJ61 RVF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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