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PO12 XPY

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,339 mi
Last recorded92,339 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 XPY
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 92,339 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 89,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,672 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 64,185 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,103 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 45,693 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 45,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 38,265 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 26,314 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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PO12 XPY is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PO12 XPY, 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 PO12 XPY registered?

PO12 XPY is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PO12 XPY safe to buy?

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