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PO12 XRV

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,356 mi
Last recorded92,356 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,356 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 92,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 87,103 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 87,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid central and offside (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,348 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 69,714 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,871 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,550 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 27,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,362 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 2,865 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 XRV is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PO12 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

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

Is PO12 XRV safe to buy?

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