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RO62 XLU

2012 BMW 640

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,429 mi
Last recorded164,429 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 XLU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 164,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 143,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2024 142,832 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to wires cords hanging out of both rear tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed not safe for road use (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed not safe for road use (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 121,911 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 99,829 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - 275/30 R20 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,834 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,840 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,719 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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RO62 XLU is a 2012 BMW 640 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RO62 XLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO62 XLU registered?

RO62 XLU is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is RO62 XLU safe to buy?

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