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SH12 WUU

2012 BMW 640

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,618 mi
Last recorded65,618 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 64065,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 WUU
MakeBMW
Model640
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,618 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 54,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,720 miles

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full view

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear x 2 Shock dust covers damage/worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All x 4 tyres cracks/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 42,477 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,788 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2018 36,786 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear plates characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,857 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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SH12 WUU is a 2012 BMW 640 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH12 WUU, 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 SH12 WUU registered?

SH12 WUU is a 2012 BMW 640, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is SH12 WUU safe to buy?

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