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RO05 SRW

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,634 mi
Last recorded112,634 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 SRW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 112,634 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 112,634 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 106,799 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 101,214 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,767 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 80,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,338 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,250 miles

offside front tyre slightly mishaped on inner edge

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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RO05 SRW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RO05 SRW, 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 RO05 SRW registered?

RO05 SRW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is RO05 SRW safe to buy?

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