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R121 PAP

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,076 mi
Last recorded163,076 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 PAP
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 163,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS&OS most rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 158,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS&OS most rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 152,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 144,466 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 137,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 137,769 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 115,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,000 miles

offside front tyre edges worn

Fail 7 Mar 2018 88,926 miles

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

offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,381 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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R121 PAP is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue 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 R121 PAP, 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 R121 PAP registered?

R121 PAP is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is R121 PAP safe to buy?

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