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SA12 VSO

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,908 mi
Last recorded128,908 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 VSO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 128,908 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 128,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,889 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,041 miles

Rear Diff rubber worn

Pass 11 Aug 2022 93,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 90,416 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Front discs corroded.

Rear discs corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 85,389 miles

Driver's seat belt is slow to retract

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 67,201 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 66,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 45,262 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 20,693 miles

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

wipers smeary

Pass 12 Aug 2015 17,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,394 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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SA12 VSO is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA12 VSO, 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 SA12 VSO registered?

SA12 VSO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SA12 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 VSO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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