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SC05 BUS

2012 BMW 640

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,744 mi
Last recorded130,744 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 BUS
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 130,744 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 126,288 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,774 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,058 miles

Slight weap on rear diff

Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,971 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 52,937 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 35,456 miles

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,109 miles

covers fitted top and bottom

no readings on diesel smoke test

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,151 miles

no smoke detected

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SC05 BUS is a 2012 BMW 640 in Grey 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 SC05 BUS, 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 SC05 BUS registered?

SC05 BUS is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is SC05 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 BUS 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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