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RU61 PAD

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU61 PAD
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 121,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 112,726 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,964 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 18 Jan 2022 95,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,448 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 50,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 39,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,504 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 May 2015 29,406 miles

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

no emissions report due to low emissions

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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RU61 PAD is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RU61 PAD, 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 RU61 PAD registered?

RU61 PAD is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is RU61 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU61 PAD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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