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SG12 SVO

2012 BMW 640

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,997 mi
Last recorded109,997 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 SVO
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 109,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim - 1 crack at previously repaired area (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim - 3 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 93,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,734 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,014 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 62,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 59,804 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted underneath vehicle

Fail 30 Dec 2019 59,803 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,434 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,515 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,868 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 28,270 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 28,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to deform

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,975 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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SG12 SVO is a 2012 BMW 640 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG12 SVO, 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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SG12 SVO is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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