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RA55 FAT

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,413 mi
Last recorded108,413 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 FAT
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 108,413 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 98,188 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 97,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,158 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,428 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,459 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 82,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 78,179 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 78,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,067 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 7 Mar 2017 58,869 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 38,666 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 58,628 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,832 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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RA55 FAT is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA55 FAT, 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 RA55 FAT registered?

RA55 FAT is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is RA55 FAT safe to buy?

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