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SD12 WGX

2012 BMW 640

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,720 mi
Last recorded126,720 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 WGX
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 126,720 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ALL 3 DIFF BUSCH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 115,463 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 115,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 106,212 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 103,237 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside brake pipes covered / greased etc (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,449 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn very bad / cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 62,820 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm / replace soon? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2019 62,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm / replace soon? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2019 47,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 38,850 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 11 Nov 2016 28,292 miles

washer performance poor

Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,289 miles

washer performance poor

Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,538 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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SD12 WGX is a 2012 BMW 640 in Red 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 SD12 WGX, 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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SD12 WGX is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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