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S40 OGW

2012 BMW 640

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 OGW
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 67,990 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 67,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,758 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 56,212 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,672 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,077 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 40,026 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 31,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 21,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,481 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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S40 OGW is a 2012 BMW 640 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S40 OGW, 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 S40 OGW registered?

S40 OGW is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is S40 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 OGW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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