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RS52 GAV

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,802 mi
Last recorded80,802 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS52 GAV
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 80,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 80,787 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake sensor detached

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 72,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 72,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,741 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,786 miles

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,949 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,213 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 29,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,771 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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RS52 GAV 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 RS52 GAV, 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 RS52 GAV registered?

RS52 GAV is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is RS52 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS52 GAV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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