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S6 DVF

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,644 mi
Last recorded76,644 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 DVF
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,644 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 76,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,415 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 71,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 68,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 66,604 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 66,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 61,935 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,748 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,900 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,097 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 38,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,277 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,790 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 27,790 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S6 DVF is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S6 DVF, 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 S6 DVF registered?

S6 DVF is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is S6 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 DVF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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