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RE12 KZD

2012 BMW 640

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 KZD
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,943 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 93,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,574 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,038 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,937 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 2 Oct 2020 73,937 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 21 Sep 2020 73,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,258 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,938 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 46,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 28,153 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing fill under bonnet inspection

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 5 May 2016 28,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing fill under bonnet inspection

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 May 2015 21,209 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE12 KZD is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 RE12 KZD, 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 RE12 KZD registered?

RE12 KZD is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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